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New Process Improves CO2-to-Ethylene Conversion Efficiency

For years, researchers have worked to repurpose excess atmospheric carbon dioxide into new chemicals, fuels and other products traditionally made from hydrocarbons harvested from fossil fuels.

12 Jan 2021

Biomimetic Carbon Cells for Robust Potassium Anode

With the rapid development of smart portable electronics and electric vehicles, the consumption of lithium resource will increase dramatically and the cost of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) may increase significantly in the future. In addition, the shortage (0.0017 wt% in the earth's crust) and uneven crustal distribution of lithium also limit its further development and application.

12 Jan 2021

New Dendrite-Free Aqueous Battery Works on Seawater as the Electrolyte

Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in modern life, right from powering cell phones and laptops to the new holiday toys. However, there is a safety threat—the batteries can catch fire.

12 Jan 2021

New Catalyst Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases from Burning Natural Gas

Natural gas produces comparatively lower amounts of pollutants such as carbon dioxide—a powerful greenhouse gas and the main contributor to climate change—and thus, it is the cleanest conventional fossil fuel source.

12 Jan 2021

New Strategy can Boost Performance of All-Solid-State Batteries

All-solid-state batteries—the next-generation batteries—can concurrently enhance the capacity and stability of present-day lithium batteries.

12 Jan 2021

New Crystalline Oxide may Prevent Overheating of Composite Materials

Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have recently produced an innovative material that exhibits special thermal expansion properties.

6 Jan 2021

Regeneration of Deactivated Catalyst in Industrially Important Methanol-to-Olefins Process

MTO process, which was first commercialized in 2010, is a catalytic process converting methanol, which is typically made from coal, natural gas, biomass, and CO2, over SAPO-34 zeolite catalyst. It's becoming one of the main streams for producing light olefins, including ethylene and propylene, from non-oil resources.

6 Jan 2021

Researchers Use a Novel Catalyst Process to Recycle Plastic Waste

For the first time, researchers have used a novel catalyst process to recycle a type of plastic found in everything from grocery bags and food packaging to toys and electronics into liquid fuels and wax.

6 Jan 2021

New Battery Chemistry for Zinc-Air Battery Overcomes Previous Technical Obstacles

High-performance, eco-friendly, safe and at the same time cost-effective: the zinc-air battery is an attractive energy storage technology of the future. Until now, the conventional zinc-air battery has struggled with a high chemical instability, parasitic reactions which rooted in the usage of alkaline electrolytes lead to electrochemical irreversibility.

5 Jan 2021

Scientists Investigate Oxidation of High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles

An emerging type of alloy nanoparticle proves more stable, durable than single-element nanoparticles.

5 Jan 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

New Process Improves CO2-to-Ethylene Conversion Efficiency

Biomimetic Carbon Cells for Robust Potassium Anode

New Dendrite-Free Aqueous Battery Works on Seawater as the Electrolyte

New Catalyst Could Reduce Greenhouse Gases from Burning Natural Gas

New Strategy can Boost Performance of All-Solid-State Batteries

New Crystalline Oxide may Prevent Overheating of Composite Materials

Regeneration of Deactivated Catalyst in Industrially Important Methanol-to-Olefins Process

Researchers Use a Novel Catalyst Process to Recycle Plastic Waste

New Battery Chemistry for Zinc-Air Battery Overcomes Previous Technical Obstacles

Scientists Investigate Oxidation of High-Entropy Alloy Nanoparticles

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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The Benefits of AirBreather Systems Across Industries

Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

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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

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

1Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

2Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

3OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

4New Liquid Battery Could Break Solar Storage Barrier for Aussie Homes

5Wiley Adds Raman Data to its KnowItAll Libraries, Including Microplastics, Biopolymers, Polymer and Monomers, and Minerals

6NY CREATES and Fraunhofer Institutes Announce Joint Development Agreement to Advance Memory Devices at the 300 mm Wafer Scale

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