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Atomic-Scale Models Offer New Insights into Reaction Pathways in Fuel Cells

Scientists in Japan have developed simulations that could offer new perceptions about the reactions taking place in solid-oxide fuel cells by using practical atomic-scale models of the active site at the electrode based on microscope observations as the preliminary point.

22 Jul 2019

Researchers Achieve New Breakthrough in Heat Transport via Single Molecules

Merging new theoretical and experimental methods, scientists from the University of Michigan (USA), Kookmin University (South Korea), the University of Konstanz (Germany), and the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (Japan) have been successful in measuring and defining the thermal conductance of single-molecule junctions—an important quantity in nanoscale transport phenomena that has until now evaded direct experimental determination.

22 Jul 2019

Ultra-Soft, Liquid Magnetic Droplets Could Significantly Advance Technology

Conventional magnets are rigid and hard but have contributed in great measure to society and contemporary industry, says materials scientist Thomas Russell of the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

19 Jul 2019

New Membranes Separate Chemicals Without Energy-Intensive Processes

Every year, chemical producers utilize an enormous amount of energy for separating and refining feedstocks to produce a broad range of products including food, gasoline, and plastics.

19 Jul 2019

New Low-Cost Thermoelectric Material Could be Used to Cool Electronic Devices

Steering wheels tend to get too hot to touch during the summer. A new thermoelectric material described in the journal Science could soon be the solution.

19 Jul 2019

Researchers Develop New Method to More Clearly See Complex Materials

Proper tools enable researchers to have Superman-like X-ray vision that uncovers obscure features buried within objects—but it is highly difficult.

19 Jul 2019

Paper Doll Made from Polymer Covalent Organic Frameworks Does Sit-Ups

Horror movies about dolls that can move around, like Chucky and Anabelle, have been popular. For now, a much less frightening animated doll has chemists interested.

18 Jul 2019

New Energy Harvester Attached to Knee Could Power Small Electronics

Just think about powering the devices by walking. This possibility might not be away from reality with the recent technology created by a team of scientists at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

18 Jul 2019

Researchers Uncover Reason for Shorter Lifetimes in Sodium Batteries

Batteries power the lives of people: All are dependent on them to keep their cell phones and laptops active and their hybrid and electric cars on the road.

18 Jul 2019

Using T-Scan Technology for Dental Medicine

This comprehensive Handbook details the clinical applications of T-Scan technology, offering insights into enhancing dental practices and patient bite comfort.

18 Jul 2019

Scientists Visualize Electronic Structure in Microelectronic Devices

For the first time, researchers have successfully observed the electronic structure in a microelectronic device that could pave the way for finely-tuned, high-performance electronic devices.

18 Jul 2019

New Computer Model Could Design Even Grander Ferrofluid Display

Ferrofluids, with their enticing show of shape-shifting spikes, are a preferred demo in science exhibitions.

18 Jul 2019

New 2D Perovskite Material has Metal-Like Conductive States at Edges

Scientists have discovered a new category of 2D perovskite materials with edges that are conductive like metals and cores that are insulating.

18 Jul 2019

Collaborative Research Leads to Advanced Model for SCO2 Power Generation

Southwest Research Institute and The University of Texas at San Antonio are partnering to obtain data for a computational model for supercritical carbon dioxide (sCO2) energy generation.

18 Jul 2019

Researchers Develop Light-Stabilized Dynamic Materials

One of the main objectives of researchers is to develop dynamic synthetic materials that are similar to those found in nature, have reversibly changing characteristics, and can possibly be used in recycling, manufacturing, and many other different applications.

18 Jul 2019