A group of researchers have recently investigated small amounts of well-dispersed multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) in a nematic liquid crystal mixture called E7 and found that MWCNTs enhanced the dielectric and electro-optical properties of E7 by 60%.
By Susha Cheriyedath
12 Nov 2021
A facile and efficient synthetic protocol has been developed for the preparation of various Co-based TMOs nanotubes including Co3O4, MnCo2O4, and NiCo2O4 without using additional templates, published in the Journal of Alloys and Compounds.
By Susha Cheriyedath
12 Nov 2021
It is essential to develop carbon materials with good graphitic structure and physicochemical performance using precursors from renewable and sustainable sources, as considered in the journal Diamond and Related Materials.
By Susha Cheriyedath
12 Nov 2021
Case Western Reserve University chemical engineers are working on a new generation of smaller, safer and less expensive batteries they say could allow electrical energy to be stored four times longer.
The mechanism behind one of the first stages of coal creation may not be what we thought it was, according to a team of researchers who found that microbes were responsible for coal formation and production of methane in these areas, which has implications for methane fuel recovery from some coal fields.
The vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is a promising sustainable energy storage system.
Cell and gene therapy (CGT) is being used increasingly to treat disease. Now, a venture between TDK and biotech company Mekonos is seeking to accelerate progress within the field.
By Reginald Davey
12 Nov 2021
The latest research in the journal ACS Applied Nano Material focuses on the manufacturing of a drastically enhanced silicon nanowire (SiNW)-based broadband photodetector utilizing SiNW core-shell structure with hydrothermally processed nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dots (N-GQDs).
By Ibtisam Abbasi
12 Nov 2021
which refers to the state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions – is a goal coveted not only by Korea but also around the world.
Glitter is the bane of every parent and primary school teacher. But beyond its general annoyance factor, it's also made of toxic and unsustainable materials, and contributes to plastic pollution.
Velcro. Airplanes. Sonar. What do these have in common- The invention of each was inspired by nature. Velcro mimics burdock burr's ability to attach to clothing.
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced that its recently launched NORYL™ AP2001G aromatic polyol can significantly improve the performance of hot cast polyurethanes (PUs) based on methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG).
The latest research in the journal Coatings is focused on new ways of improving the superhydrophobic characteristics of zinc oxide (ZnO) and titanium dioxide coatings (TiO2).
By Ibtisam Abbasi
11 Nov 2021
As fossil fuel supplies dwindle and the climate emergency worsens, both the grid energy storage sector and the automotive industry are increasing their efforts to develop robust and efficient energy storage technologies. New research in the Journal of Power Sources considers ways to optimize the operating capacity of LiVO3 Cathodes in Li-Ion Batteries.
By Adrian Thompson
11 Nov 2021
A new study in the journal Crystals has attempted to better characterize the microstructure of aluminum-erbium master alloys.
By Adrian Thompson
11 Nov 2021