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Condensed Matter May 28, 2024

Researchers develop high-performance blue organic LEDs based on thermally activated delayed fluorescence material

Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) have become a leading display technology. The luminescent material is a core component of OLEDs. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials have emerged as promising emitters ...

Polymers May 27, 2024

Research comes to the rescue to make firefighters' clothing safer

A pair of new University of Alberta studies show how to make firefighters' clothing safer to wear, maintain and manufacture.

Ecology May 27, 2024

Sturgeon remain rare in Great Lakes, but Detroit River's population thrives

A pair of federal fish experts braced themselves as they cradled a hulking fish over the side of their boat just north of the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge. Its kick would be strong enough to unhorse a novice angler, but the duo ...

Condensed Matter May 23, 2024

Researchers investigate properties of novel materials for electronics operating in extremely hot environments

The scorching surface of Venus, where temperatures can climb to 480°C (hot enough to melt lead), is an inhospitable place for humans and machines alike. One reason scientists have not yet been able to send a rover to the ...

Polymers May 22, 2024

Sustainable, high-performance paper coating material could reduce microplastic pollution

Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging accounts for 30–50% of the total plastic consumption. While paper packaging is eco-friendly, it lacks crucial functionalities like ...

Earth Sciences May 20, 2024

Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new ...

Plants & Animals May 20, 2024

Unraveling the metabolic mysteries of turfgrass under heat stress

A research team has identified key metabolic composition differences between annual bluegrass and creeping bentgrass under heat stress, revealing specific metabolites linked to heat tolerance. The findings underscore the ...

Environment May 16, 2024

Alternative materials to plastics for packaging are not always more sustainable

The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition towards alternative materials which are perceived as more sustainable than plastics.

Analytical Chemistry May 16, 2024

Researchers develop a detector for continuously monitoring toxic gases

Most systems used to detect toxic gases in industrial or domestic settings can be used only once, or at best a few times. Now, researchers at MIT have developed a detector that could provide continuous monitoring for the ...

Nanomaterials May 16, 2024

Bifunctional CoFeP-N nanowires synthesized for sustainable water splitting

Prof. Wang Qi's research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has synthesized iron- and nitrogen-co-doped CoFeP-N nanowires for high-efficiency electrocatalytic water splitting.

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