Right ore choice may create lower emissions
In Norway, metal production accounts for around 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.
Analytical Chemistry
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Chemistry news
Water influences the stickiness of hyaluronan
Hyaluronic acid, also known as hyaluronan, is a polysaccharide that helps establish the viscosity of bodily fluids. According to a new study by EPFL scientists, it also influences the behavior of far more water molecules ...
Materials Science
Mar 04, 2021
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Performance of methane conversion solid catalyst is predicted by theoretical calculation
Japanese researchers performed computation of reaction kinetic information from first-principles calculations based on quantum mechanics, and developed methods and programs to carry out kinetic simulations without using experimental ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 04, 2021
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New rapid test detects quality and authenticity of olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil is extracted from cold-pressed, high-quality olives and is one of the most popular foods in Europe. However, inferior counterfeits are coming onto the market in increasing number. A research team led ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 04, 2021
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Porous crystal guides reaction to transform carbon dioxide
By embedding a silver catalyst inside a porous crystal, KAUST researchers have improved a chemical reaction that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), which is a useful feedstock for the chemical industry.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 04, 2021
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The battle against hard-to-treat fungal infections
Systemic fungal infections are much rarer than other illnesses, but they are potentially deadly, with limited options for treatment. In fact, fungi are becoming increasingly resistant to the few drugs that are available, ...
Other
Mar 03, 2021
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Bioinspired materials from dandelions
Fields are covered with dandelions in spring, a very common plant with yellow-gold flowers and toothed leaves. When they wither, the flowers turn into fluffy white seed heads that, like tiny parachutes, are scattered around ...
Materials Science
Mar 03, 2021
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Chemists develop a new technology to prevent lithium-ion batteries from catching fire
Lithium-ion battery fire hazards are extensive worldwide and such failure can have a severe implication for both smartphones and electric cars, says the head of the group and Professor in the Department of Electrochemistry ...
Materials Science
Mar 03, 2021
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Dietary fats interact with grape tannins to influence wine taste
Wine lovers recognize that a perfectly paired wine can make a delicious meal taste even better, but the reverse is also true: Certain foods can influence the flavors of wines. Now, researchers reporting in ACS' Journal of ...
Other
Mar 03, 2021
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Periodontitis: Researchers search for a new active substance
Targeted, efficient and with few side effects: A new method for combating periodontitis could render the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics superfluous. It was developed and tested for the first time by a team from Martin ...
Biochemistry
Mar 03, 2021
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