A team of researchers from China and the United Kingdom has developed a novel modified molten-salt-based technique for obtaining porous carbon materials from biomass, presenting a more convenient method that can improve the commercial viability of large-scale biomass-based processes. Their paper is currently in the pre-proof stage of publication in Electrochimica Acta.
By Reginald Davey
4 May 2022
A new paper has been published in Nanomaterials presenting research into improving the ability of atomic force microscopy (AFM) to image 2D materials at the atomic level.
By Reginald Davey
4 May 2022
A team of scientists from Russia have investigated the use of composite graphene oxide/chitosan adsorbents. The new paper, which has been published in Water, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the proposed material’s ability to remove copper cations from wastewater.
By Reginald Davey
4 May 2022
Scientists from the University of Oklahoma, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the University of North Texas, the NASA Glenn Research Center, and several other collaborators of the space power community, have recently identified the optimal conditions for assessing perovskite solar cells for space.
Researchers have designed a new theoretical model for preparing niobium metal particle accelerator structures. The model predicts how oxygen moves deeper into the niobium metal from the thin oxide layer on its surface.
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What do gunpowder, penicillin and Teflon all have in common- They were inventions that took the world by storm, but they were all created by complete accident.
Considering lithium-oxygen batteries (Li-O2) have a better power density than lithium-ion batteries, they are a popular alternative. A new article in the journal ACS Applied Energy Materials discusses the effects of water on aprotic lithium oxygen batteries, such as the use of membranes for corrosion prevention and variations in cyclic stability.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
3 May 2022
As there are no properly defined standards for the safe storage and transportation of hydrogen, the latest article in the journal Energies effectively discusses the hazards associated it and compares the transport systems of hydrogen and LPG.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
3 May 2022
A research team from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has created a novel microfluidic chip for disease diagnosis, which has a small number of components and can be charged wirelessly by a smartphone. The breakthrough paves the way for more convenient and economical at-home medical testing.
In an article recently published in the journal Additive Manufacturing, researchers discussed the machine learning prediction of melt pool characteristics (MeltpoolNet) in metal additive manufacturing.
By Surbhi Jain
3 May 2022
Ruthenium atoms placed onto a network of copper nanowires may be an important step toward transforming the international ammonia industry that also supports the environment.
In an article recently published in the open-access journal Materials, researchers discussed the design of a real-time automobile corrosion detection and quantification protocol.
By Surbhi Jain
3 May 2022
Researchers at Simon Fraser University have discovered new ways to understand and control chemical interactions. Physical Review Letters published the results of their multidisciplinary approach.
In an article recently published in the journal Additive Manufacturing, researchers discussed the development of 3D printed poly (ether ether ketone) pieces with improved interlayer strength.
By Surbhi Jain
3 May 2022