Chirality is a universal phenomenon in nature. Take the conches below for example: each conch is the mirrored image of the other, but the two conches shall never overlap, introducing a case of chirality.
Since the first reported production in 2004, researchers have been hard at work using graphene and similar carbon-based materials to revolutionize electronics, sports, and many other disciplines.
Digital Surf, global provider of surface analysis software solutions and Taylor Hobson, world leader in surface and form metrology, recently completed a new round of co-developments resulting in the release of an updated version of Metrology 4.0 software.
Chatillon's new DF3 Series force gauges enhance efficiency in force measurement with advanced features, ergonomic design, and long-lasting battery life.
To create an economical redox flow battery, scientists from the South China University of Technology have developed a molecular compound that acts as a cost-effective electrolyte, facilitating a consistent flow battery that holds 99.98% capacity per cycle.
Graphene was reportedly first produced in 2004, and from then, scientists have been striving hard to use graphene and similar carbon-based materials to completely transform sports, electronics, and several other fields.
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
The study highlights Troger’s base polymers' potential in fuel cells, showcasing their mechanical strength and superior ionic conduction properties.
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.