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Easy-to-Measure Parameter for Selecting Electrolyte for Metal-Air Batteries

Metal-air batteries are known to possess excellent gravimetric energy densities, and hence they have been pursued as an ideal replacement to lithium-ion batteries.

11 Jul 2019

Study May Help Develop New Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Light is converted into electrical energy by transition-metal complexes present in dye-based solar cells. This conversion has been described using a model of spatial charge separation inside the molecule.

10 Jul 2019

Trend Barometer Chemspec Europe 2019 Closes with Record in Visitor Numbers and Exhibition Space

The 34th and, so far, biggest edition of Chemspec Europe attracted a total of 4,295 trade visitors from 53 countries to the exhibition grounds of Messe Basel, Switzerland.

9 Jul 2019

EU Project Aimed at Converting Waste into Sustainable Chemical Compounds

The techniques for manufacturing sustainable chemicals from lignin are further expanded by the Electrosynthesis group at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU). The research lab, headed by Professor Siegfried Waldvogel at the JGU Institute of Organic Chemistry, is managing a partnership consortium of institutes of higher education and businesses.

4 Jul 2019

Study on Effects of Water Salinity on Calcium Carbonate Nucleation

Calcium carbonate (CaCO3) formation in water has implications in everything from energy and food production to human health and the availability of potable water. But in the background of present-day environment, just exploring how calcium carbonate develops in pure water is not useful.

2 Jul 2019

Unlocking the Potential of Solid-State Batteries

Solid-state batteries can be said to be a new kind of battery design that utilizes all solid components.

1 Jul 2019

New Strategy to Improve Intrinsic Activity of CoFe-Based Catalysts

The adverse reaction in water splitting is the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) with slow reaction kinetics and huge over-potential that holds promise for energy storage and conversion.

28 Jun 2019

New Method to Enhance Water Stability of Metal Organic Frameworks

By incorporating hydroquinone, a skin-bleaching element, to a well-established ‘metal organic framework’, its copper ions are modified such that this porous material becomes extremely stable in water.

27 Jun 2019

Newly Developed Material Could Save Electronics from Heat Damage

One mode through which heat ruins electronic equipment is by making components to expand at different rates, leading to forces that cause distortion and micro-cracking.

26 Jun 2019

Before and After Comparisons Don’t Tell Full Story of Chemical Reactions

According to new research from a collaborative team based in Japan, the complete story of chemical reactions in flowing fluids is not revealed by the before and after comparisons, such as those in a chemical reactor. The scientists published their paper on May 6th, 2019 in the Journal of Physical Chemistry B, a journal of the American Chemical Society. The outcomes were reported on the journal’s cover.

24 Jun 2019

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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

Easy-to-Measure Parameter for Selecting Electrolyte for Metal-Air Batteries

Study May Help Develop New Materials for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Trend Barometer Chemspec Europe 2019 Closes with Record in Visitor Numbers and Exhibition Space

EU Project Aimed at Converting Waste into Sustainable Chemical Compounds

Study on Effects of Water Salinity on Calcium Carbonate Nucleation

Unlocking the Potential of Solid-State Batteries

New Strategy to Improve Intrinsic Activity of CoFe-Based Catalysts

New Method to Enhance Water Stability of Metal Organic Frameworks

Newly Developed Material Could Save Electronics from Heat Damage

Before and After Comparisons Don’t Tell Full Story of Chemical Reactions

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

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

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

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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