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Aluminum Oxide Doped with Carbon, Magnesium can Sense UV Radiation

Exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation is a risk factor for skin cancer and other diseases. The risk increases when sunlight, the natural source of UV radiation, is combined with artificial sources such as UV lamps for medical therapy, among others

3 Jun 2020

Researchers Discover High-Pressure Material with Attractive Properties

In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen, and other light elements.

1 Jun 2020

Highly Porous Smart Sponge Could be Used for Oil Spill Clean-Up

A Northwestern University-led team has developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water.

29 May 2020

New Iron-Based, Organic Molecular Traps can Capture Dangerous Pollutants

University at Buffalo chemists have shown that self-assembling molecular traps can be used to capture PFAS -- dangerous pollutants that have contaminated drinking water supplies around the world.

28 May 2020

Dynamical Behaviors of Helium-Methane Compounds in Icy Giant Planets

The inner mantles of icy giant planets such as Uranus and Neptune are mainly composed by water, ammonia and methane, while their atmospheres are made of hydrogen and helium. Under high pressures inside giant planets, it is unclear whether the helium can diffuse into the depths and react with the mantle materials.

27 May 2020

Developing Electrode Material to Improve Efficiency Salinity Gradient Power Generation

Dr. Jeong Nam-Jo of Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) Marine Energy Convergence and Integration Research Team developed synthesis technologies of electrode material that can directly synthesize molybdenum disulfide thin films on the electrode current collector surface to contribute improving the efficiency and economic feasibility of salt gradient power generation using reverse electrodialysis.

27 May 2020

Toxic Chemicals Found in Fracking Wastewater

Before water produced during hydraulic fracturing is disposed of in waterways or reused in agriculture and other industries, chemists at The University of Toledo are zeroing in on water quality and environmental concerns of fracking wastewater to determine if it is safe for reuse.

27 May 2020

Study Shows Protons Tend to Move Along Interface Between Two Mediums

Jean Comtet, a postdoctoral researcher at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) School of Engineering (STI), has offered the first-ever insight into the behavior of protons when water comes into contact with a solid surface, diving down to the maximum scale of a single proton and single charge.

26 May 2020

Molybdenum Telluride Nanoflakes Show Remarkable Performance for H2O2 Production in Acids

H2O2 is an important commodity chemical and potential energy carrier, and is widely used for various environmental, medical and household applications.

22 May 2020

Novel Metal-Free Methodology for Fluorination of Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Bonds

Researchers from the Muñiz group have published a paper in Angewandte Chemie - International Edition presenting a new metal-free methodology for the photo-catalysed nucleophilic fluorination of aliphatic hydrocarbon bonds.

22 May 2020

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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

Aluminum Oxide Doped with Carbon, Magnesium can Sense UV Radiation

Researchers Discover High-Pressure Material with Attractive Properties

Highly Porous Smart Sponge Could be Used for Oil Spill Clean-Up

New Iron-Based, Organic Molecular Traps can Capture Dangerous Pollutants

Dynamical Behaviors of Helium-Methane Compounds in Icy Giant Planets

Developing Electrode Material to Improve Efficiency Salinity Gradient Power Generation

Toxic Chemicals Found in Fracking Wastewater

Study Shows Protons Tend to Move Along Interface Between Two Mediums

Molybdenum Telluride Nanoflakes Show Remarkable Performance for H2O2 Production in Acids

Novel Metal-Free Methodology for Fluorination of Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Bonds

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

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

Harnessing AI to Enhance Polymer Sustainability

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3"Slippery" Coating Protects Powerful Magnets from Harsh Environments

4Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

5OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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