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Effective, Controlled Turbulent Mixing for Flow Chemistry

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Novel Copper-Modified Indium Oxide Could Contribute to Reducing the Carbon Footprint

With ever-worsening climate change, there is a growing need for technologies that can capture and use up the atmospheric CO2 (carbon dioxide) and reduce our carbon footprint.

15 Jan 2021

New Method to Precisely Investigate Why Metal Oxide Surfaces Behave Differently

Metal surfaces play a role as catalysts for many important applications - from fuel cells to the purification of car exhaust gases. However, their behaviour is decisively affected by oxygen atoms incorporated into the surface.

15 Jan 2021

Capsaicin may be the Secret Ingredient for More Stable, Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

Scientists in China and Sweden have determined that a pinch of capsaicin, the chemical compound that gives chili peppers their spicy sting, may be a secret ingredient for more stable and efficient perovskite solar cells.

15 Jan 2021

A Powerful Technique to Analyze the Chemical States of Lithium

Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) are widely used for daily products in our life, such as hybrid cars, cell phone, etc. but their charge/discharge process is not fully understood yet. To understand the process, behaviors of lithium ion, distribution and chemical composition and state, should be revealed.

15 Jan 2021

Using Graphene Improves Catalytic Activity During Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

A team of researchers led by the Institute of Applied Physics at the University of Tsukuba has demonstrated a method for producing acid-resistant catalysts by covering them with layers of graphene.

15 Jan 2021

Researchers Report Synthesis and Catalytic Reactivity of Molybdenum-Dinitrogen Complexes

Dinitrogen (N2) fixation is considered as one of the most essential tasks in basic science, providing straightforward methods to produce ammonia and nitrogen-containing molecules.

15 Jan 2021

Scientists Gain New Insights into the First Step of Aerosol Formation

Aerosols are suspensions of fine solid particles or liquid droplets in a gas. Clouds, for example, are aerosols because they consist of water droplets dispersed in the air. Such droplets are produced in a two-step process: first, a condensation nucleus forms, and then volatile molecules condense onto this nucleus, producing a droplet.

15 Jan 2021

New 'Antiperovskite' Could Help Replace Flammable Organic Electrolytes in Lithium Ion Batteries

A new structural arrangement of atoms shows promise for developing safer batteries made with solid materials. Scientists at Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) designed a new type of 'antiperovskite' that could help efforts to replace the flammable organic electrolytes currently used in lithium ion batteries. Their findings were described in the journal Nature Communications.

13 Jan 2021

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

To resolve the energy crisis and environmental issues, research to move away from fossil fuels and convert to eco-friendly and sustainable hydrogen energy is well underway around the world. Recently, a team of researchers at POSTECH has proposed a way to efficiently produce hydrogen fuel via water-electrolysis using inexpensive and readily available nickel as an electrocatalyst, greenlighting the era of hydrogen economy.

13 Jan 2021

Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technology is revolutionizing sustainable energy with advancements in perovskite cells and innovative recycling methods for eco-friendly solutions.

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

The global economy depends on the aerospace industry, and the technological advancements the aerospace industry has to offer are immense. This article aims to delve into the fascinating world of aerospace and explore the most promising trends and technologies that the industry is developing. How will they pave the future of air travel, and will they make it safer, more sustainable, and more efficient?

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

Microporous polymers, with their unique structures and properties, are revolutionizing gas storage, carbon capture, and catalysis in various scientific fields.

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Effective, Controlled Turbulent Mixing for Flow Chemistry

Novel Copper-Modified Indium Oxide Could Contribute to Reducing the Carbon Footprint

New Method to Precisely Investigate Why Metal Oxide Surfaces Behave Differently

Capsaicin may be the Secret Ingredient for More Stable, Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

A Powerful Technique to Analyze the Chemical States of Lithium

Using Graphene Improves Catalytic Activity During Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Researchers Report Synthesis and Catalytic Reactivity of Molybdenum-Dinitrogen Complexes

Scientists Gain New Insights into the First Step of Aerosol Formation

New 'Antiperovskite' Could Help Replace Flammable Organic Electrolytes in Lithium Ion Batteries

Researchers Propose a Way to Efficiently Produce Hydrogen Fuel Using Nickel

Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

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Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Challenges and Solutions for High-Resistance Electrical Measurements

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

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2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Project Aims to Improve Battery Performance and Lower Costs

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