Recently, research published in the journal Organic Chemistry has presented a method for the prevention of metabolic adaptation in cancer cells using supramolecular nanostructures, namely platinum nanofibers.
By David J. Cross
15 Nov 2021
In a paper published in the journal Energy Storage Materials, a group of researchers reported their analysis of elemental sulfur, cobalt sulfide, and ionic liquid mixed anode as an alternative to nickel-cobalt alloy-based anodes for an aqueous sodium-ion rechargeable battery.
By Susha Cheriyedath
15 Nov 2021
A group of researchers has recently investigated the economic viability of green hydrogen in electric vehicles (EVs) for road transportation in China, published in the journal Energy Policy.
By Susha Cheriyedath
15 Nov 2021
A team of researchers from China recently synthesized a silicon-silicon oxide-carbon (Si-SiOX-C) based multi-layered composite anode for lithium-ion batteries to achieve enhanced electrochemical performance using rice husks. This research is published in the journal Electrochemical Acta.
By Susha Cheriyedath
15 Nov 2021
Researchers have recently proposed a novel soluble Troger’s base (TB)-PIM polymer for fuel cells, with top-notch dimensional stability and mechanical properties, published in the journal ACS Applied Energy Material...
By Ibtisam Abbasi
15 Nov 2021
A paper published in Buildings has presented research into using geopolymers as a sustainable material to reinforce and restore masonry structures, providing new ways to strengthen these buildings whilst being more sustainable than conventional materials.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
Exploration of the solar system is gathering pace, with unmanned expeditions to Mars and the Moon seeking to discover details about our cosmic neighbors that will inform scientific progress and future crewed expeditions.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
In recent years, photocatalytic solar energy conversion has become the focus of several research projects due to its potential to help end human dependency on fossil fuels. Now, a paper published in Applied Nano Materials has explored the use of MgB4 nanosheets for this purpose.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production.
Borophene may be done tantalizing materials scientists and start serving their ambitions, if a new approach by Rice University researchers can be turned into practice.
Nonspherical clusters of a small number of particles (CMs) have potential applications in coatings, material self-assembly, biomedical diagnostics.
New research published in the journal Chemistry of Materials aims to overcome the challenges of producing 2D materials on a large scale by introducing a novel method for the nucleation and growth of graphene.
By David J. Cross
15 Nov 2021
New research in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry proposes JICs (jelly ice cubes) predicated on 10% gelatin hydrogels as novel, biodegradable food coolants.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
15 Nov 2021
Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have come up with a peptide sensor that has the ability to detect water-soluble polymers in wastewater. Water-soluble polymers are considered to be a significant contributor to pollution at the same level as microplastics.
With COP26 focusing attention on the UK’s progress towards decarbonizing its industry, commercial sectors, and transportation sectors, there has been renewed interest in the potential of rail to help meet these carbon reduction targets.
By Adrian Thompson
12 Nov 2021