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New Approach for H2 Production and Storage

Hydrogen (H2) can be produced as a clean energy vector through biomass photoreforming driven by solar light. To maximize H2 production in future biomass refining, biomass photoreforming requires a high decomposition extent of biomass.

13 Feb 2023

New Process for Dichloromethane Vacuum UV Photoionization

Using a home-built time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOFMS), a research team led by Prof. Haiyang Li from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has discovered a new competition mechanism in vacuum ultraviolet photoionization of dichloromethane that is useful for studying the stratospheric ozone depletion mechanism and photodegradation of harmful haloalkanes.

13 Feb 2023

Allectra Launch Sub-D Feedthroughs for Type N Thermocouples

Allectra offers Sub-D feedthroughs with thermocouple pins Type N. Type N is the best universal thermocouple material for a temperature range from -200 °C to +1300 °C with high stability.

From Allectra Limited 13 Feb 2023

China to Dominate Polyethylene Capacity Additions in Asia Through 2027, Forecasts GlobalData

China is set to register the highest polyethylene capacity additions in Asia, contributing about 41% of the region’s capacity additions by 2027, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

13 Feb 2023

New Strategy to Develop High-Energy, Fast-Charging Li-Metal Batteries

Experts recently reported the progress toward lithium-metal batteries that charge quickly—as quickly as an hour—in a new study published in Nature Energy.

10 Feb 2023

Improved Cyclability and High Battery Capacity From New Cathode

Magnesium is a potential material for next-generation batteries as an energy carrier. If magnesium batteries are to replace the role of lithium-ion batteries, their cycling performance and capacity must be improved.

10 Feb 2023

"Breaking" Molecular Nanomachines to Create Better Ones

"Every act of creation," Picasso famously noted, "is first an act of destruction."

10 Feb 2023

Using Quantum Chemistry and Machine Learning Methods to Control Impurities in Materials

When Addis Fuhr was growing up in Bakersfield, California, he enjoyed visiting the mall to gaze at crystals and rocks in the gem store.

10 Feb 2023

Mobile Air Monitoring Lab for CDPHE

A Vocus mobile air monitoring lab was recently delivered to Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment. CDPHE will be using the lab to conduct local emissions and air quality monitoring.

From TOFWERK 9 Feb 2023

Meet TOFWERK at Pittcon 2023

TOFWERK is excited to reconnect with the analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy communities in Philadelphia for Pittcon 2023.

From TOFWERK 9 Feb 2023

TOFWERK Opens in Japan and Korea

TOFWERK is pleased to announce the opening of two new regional offices – TOFWERK Japan and TOFWERK Korea.

From TOFWERK 9 Feb 2023

Hydrogen Spillover Accelerated Using a Surface-Lattice-Confinement Effect

Hydrogen spillover represents the dynamic movement of surface-adsorbed hydrogen species from hydrogen-abundant areas to hydrogen-weak areas.

9 Feb 2023

Purifying Water with a Solar-Driven Hydrogel Inspired by Loofah

As the human population grows and pollution affects freshwater sources, access to clean water is becoming increasingly difficult.

9 Feb 2023

$Rigaku to Supply Two XtaLAB Synergy-ED Electron Diffractometers to UK’s Leading Crystallography Facility$

Rigaku to Supply Two XtaLAB Synergy-ED Electron Diffractometers to UK’s Leading Crystallography Facility

The National Crystallography Service (NCS) is a critical component of the UK’s research infrastructure, providing access to world-leading research facilities across the nation, underpinning many scientific discoveries and developments.

From Rigaku Corporation 9 Feb 2023

New Methodology for Commercializing Manganese-Based High-Energy Cathode Materials

Currently, most cathode materials used in batteries for electric vehicles are layered oxides composed of nickel for over 60% of the transition metals.

9 Feb 2023