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Novel Method to Synthesize Useful and Unique N-C Axially Chiral Compounds

Atropisomers are a class of stereoisomers (chemical compounds that differ in spatial arrangement of atoms) arising from restricted rotation around a single bond and have various applications in chemistry.

17 Feb 2021

Research Describes How to Speed Up Ion Transport in Narrow Pores

We live in modern times, that is full of electronics. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, and many other devices need electrical energy to operate.

17 Feb 2021

Chemistry of Superheavy Elements Could Help Explain Discrepancies in Periodic Table

The periodic table—an arrangement of the elements that helps identify and estimate the trends in their properties—is taught to all chemistry students.

17 Feb 2021

Chemical Reactions Occur 10,000 Times Faster at Air-Water Interface

Researchers from the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research have used an advanced method to show that a chemical reaction energized by light occurs 10,000 times quicker at the air-water interface—what is generally called the water surface—compared to the bulk of the water, even when the light has similar energy.

16 Feb 2021

Hydrogen Extraction Using Photocatalytic Composite Polymer Nanoparticles

Photocatalytic composite polymer nanoparticles have been used by researchers from Uppsala University to develop an eco-friendly method for extracting hydrogen for energy use from sunlight and water.

15 Feb 2021

New Catalytic Reactor Could Make Chemical Manufacturing More Sustainable

The Spinning Disc Mesh Reactor (SMDR), developed by University of Bath chemical engineers Dr Emma Emanuelsson-Patterson and Dr Parimala Shivaprasad, creates chemicals and APIs - Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, used to create all sorts of medicines - by reacting chemicals with enzymes on a spinning cloth-covered plate, like a vinyl record.

12 Feb 2021

New Solvent Improves on an Emerging Desalination Technology

Researchers predict that two-thirds of the global population could be affected by freshwater shortage by 2025.

12 Feb 2021

Scientists Synthesize Tungsten Hexanitride with Armchairlike Hexazine N6 Ring

Tungsten hexanitride with armchairlike hexazine N6 ring has been synthesized by a group of scientists led by Dr. Jin Liu and his former postdoc Nilesh Salke at HPSTAR (Center for High Pressure Science & Technology Advanced Research). WN6 is a promising high-energy-density and superhard material. Their findings are published in the recent issue of Physical Review Letters.

11 Feb 2021

New Approach Offers a Sustainable Solution for Industrial (Meth)Acrylate Ester Synthesis

Nagoya University scientists have developed a chemical reaction that produces high yields of a compound used in a wide variety of industries, without needing high temperatures or toxic catalysts. The approach was described in the journal ACS Catalysis and offers a practical and sustainable solution for industrial (meth)acrylate (= acrylate or methacrylate) ester synthesis.

11 Feb 2021

Chemists Focus on Factors that Promote the Synthesis of Small Molecules

The development of the so-called small molecules is a promising field of the pharmaceutical industry. Small molecules are organic compounds with a small molecular mass. They are often based on heterocycles--carbon rings that also include atoms of nitrogen and other elements.

10 Feb 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Chemistry News

Novel Method to Synthesize Useful and Unique N-C Axially Chiral Compounds

Research Describes How to Speed Up Ion Transport in Narrow Pores

Chemistry of Superheavy Elements Could Help Explain Discrepancies in Periodic Table

Chemical Reactions Occur 10,000 Times Faster at Air-Water Interface

Hydrogen Extraction Using Photocatalytic Composite Polymer Nanoparticles

New Catalytic Reactor Could Make Chemical Manufacturing More Sustainable

New Solvent Improves on an Emerging Desalination Technology

Scientists Synthesize Tungsten Hexanitride with Armchairlike Hexazine N6 Ring

New Approach Offers a Sustainable Solution for Industrial (Meth)Acrylate Ester Synthesis

Chemists Focus on Factors that Promote the Synthesis of Small Molecules

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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SM-92100EUVC: Excimer UV Cleaner

Enhance Nanostructure Analysis With the SAXSpoint 500 SAXS/WAXS System

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Optimizing Laboratory Efficiency Through In-House Acid Purification

Proven Reliability for ABB’s Triple Isotope Analyzer in Independent Testing

Mineral Analysis in the Mining Industry: Sample Preparation and Challenges

Understanding Battery Elemental Analysis: Ensuring Performance and Reliability

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Chemistry News

Tackling the Battery Production Challenge

Enhancing Materials Research with XRM Microscopy and Deep Learning Reconstruction

Digital Traceability and the Battery Passport: A Conversation with Rockwell Automation

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