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Researchers Achieve Efficient CO2 Electrolysis in Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell

Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) holds great potential when it comes to conversion of CO2 and renewable clean electricity energy storage. It has the ability to convert CO2 and H2O concurrently into syngas or hydrocar...

11 Oct 2021

Remarkable Variations Found in the Electronic Structures of Actinide Tetrafluoride Powders

Scientists have synthesized tetrafluoride powders of four radioactive elements-;thorium, uranium, neptunium, and plutonium. These four elements are actinides, a series of heavy and radioactive elements.

8 Oct 2021

Researchers Synthesize Molecules that Exhibit Unprecedented Isotopic Atropisomerism

Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons. Compounds consisting of stable isotopes have been used as probes in chemistry or molecular biology to study the structure of different molecules.

8 Oct 2021

New Calcium Carbonate Concrete Shows Promise as a Future Construction Material

A new kind of concrete could reduce emissions from the construction industry. Calcium carbonate concrete is made from waste concrete and carbon dioxide from the air or industrial exhaust gases.

8 Oct 2021

NUS Launches World-Class Research Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials

The National University of Singapore has launched the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials – the world's first institute dedicated to the design, synthesis, and application of Functional Intelligent Materials.

8 Oct 2021

Researchers Study Blue Mussels to Develop Adhesives Suitable for Wet Conditions

Blue mussels, scientifically known as Mytilus edulis, spend their days being buffeted by harsh waves. The creatures manage to stay adhered to the rocks or to their fellow mussels. This is due to the highly effective underwater glue produced by them.

8 Oct 2021

Researchers Figure Out Method to Create Elastic Polymer That is Both Stiff and Tough

Owing to polymer science, ubiquitous requirements of everyday life like rubber tires, plastic water bottles, Kevlar and Teflon, nylon jackets among many others have been possible.

8 Oct 2021

Stratasys to Acquire Outstanding Stake in Xaar 3D to Accelerate Production-Scale Additive Manufacturing Capabilities

Stratasys Ltd., a leader in polymer 3D printing solutions, announced today it has acquired all remaining shares of Xaar 3D Ltd. from Xaar plc, accelerating the company’s growth in production-scale 3D printing. Stratasys previously owned a 45% stake in Xaar 3D.

From Xaar plc 8 Oct 2021

Replacing Lithium-Ion Batteries with Solid-State Batteries may be Possible Sooner than Expected

Lithium-ion batteries are common but can pose safety problems. Solid-state batteries are smaller, safer and store more energy. Scientists at Argonne are accelerating a new generation of better batteries.

7 Oct 2021

New Seaweed-Based Inks and Materials for 2D, 3D Printing

PNNL has developed seaweed-based inks and materials for 2-D and 3-D printing that can be used for a multitude of applications in the art, medical, STEM, and other fields.

7 Oct 2021

Researchers Find Catalysts to Convert Carbon Dioxide into Clean Energy Sources

The goal of tackling global warming by turning carbon dioxide into fuel could be one step closer with researchers using a supercomputer to identify a group of "single-atom" catalysts that could play a key role.

7 Oct 2021

New Catalyst Enables Integration of Fuel Cell and Battery into a Single Device

A device with dual capability — generating fuel and oxidant from water and converting fuel and oxygen into electricity — with a single switch operation, has an array of advantages for space, terrestrial and military applications.

7 Oct 2021

Quantifying the Impact of Powder Properties on Pharmaceutical Powders

Powder processing lies at the heart of pharmaceutical manufacture. It is therefore necessary that efforts to improve efficiency and preserve quality must focus on understanding and controlling powder behaviour. ...

From Freeman Technology 7 Oct 2021