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New Method for Photocatalytic Production of Alkynes Using Visible Light

Recently, a team of researchers from Kanazawa University used visible light responsive photocatalyst to developed a method to produce an extremely reactive alkyne, an organic molecule with a C≡C triple bond, from a cyclopropenone, an organic molecule with a strained three-membered ring.

5 Aug 2019

Eureka Prize Nomination for Curtin Research into Chemical Reactions

Two Curtin University scientists are finalists in the 2019 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes, for research that may enable more efficient and environmentally-friendly methods for producing materials ranging from drugs to plastics.

2 Aug 2019

A New Class of Solid Electrolytes for the Solid Battery of Tomorrow

At present, solid-state batteries are the most potential technology helping to open the door for the advancement of electric mobility.

1 Aug 2019

Nuclear Physicists Successfully Measure the Weak Charge of Proton

As part of an experiment performed at the Department of Energy’s Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, nuclear physicists have been successful in measuring the proton’s weak charge by shooting electrons at a cold liquid hydrogen target.

31 Jul 2019

Researchers Synthesize New Organic Molecules with Magnetic Properties

Magnets made of organic molecules are different from metallic magnets, in that they could be flexible, transparent, lightweight, or liquid. However, they are usually not stable.

31 Jul 2019

New Method to Improve Cost and Efficiency of Large-Scale Hydrogen Production

Sophisticated characterization techniques, including neutron scattering, have been used by collaborators at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and U.S. universities to examine how the “water-gas shift” reaction purifies and produces hydrogen at industrial scale with the help of a prominent catalyst.

31 Jul 2019

New Class of High-Performance Membranes for Carbon Capture

Chemical engineers from EPFL have created a new class of high-performance membranes for trapping carbon that significantly crosses existing targets.

29 Jul 2019

Self-Cleaning Ultra Violet Family of Water Analyzers Ready to Go Right Out of the Box with No Reagents

With their advanced ultra violet absorption sensing technology, the new family of UV-6 Analyzers from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) helps treatment plant engineers and technicians assure the safety of surface and ground water supplies, drinking water disinfection and protect the environment from untreated wastewater effluent.

From Electro-Chemical Devices, Inc. 26 Jul 2019

New Transition Metal Electrocatalyst Improves Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Researchers from the Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science created an efficient transition metal electrocatalyst for enhancing oxygen evolution reaction. The study was reported in Small.

25 Jul 2019

Efficient Package Technology for Air-Stable, Waterproof Lithium Metal Anodes

Lithium metal anode has the potential to upgrade the energy density of lithium-ion batteries for its low voltage (−3.04 V vs Li/Li+) and high specific capacity (3800 mAh g−1).

22 Jul 2019

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.

Chemistry News

New Method for Photocatalytic Production of Alkynes Using Visible Light

Eureka Prize Nomination for Curtin Research into Chemical Reactions

A New Class of Solid Electrolytes for the Solid Battery of Tomorrow

Nuclear Physicists Successfully Measure the Weak Charge of Proton

Researchers Synthesize New Organic Molecules with Magnetic Properties

New Method to Improve Cost and Efficiency of Large-Scale Hydrogen Production

New Class of High-Performance Membranes for Carbon Capture

Self-Cleaning Ultra Violet Family of Water Analyzers Ready to Go Right Out of the Box with No Reagents

New Transition Metal Electrocatalyst Improves Oxygen Evolution Reaction

Efficient Package Technology for Air-Stable, Waterproof Lithium Metal Anodes

Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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Editorial Highlights

The Material Breakthroughs Revolutionizing Photovoltaics

Emerging Technologies and Trends in the Aerospace Industry

Microporous Polymers and Their Applications

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Breaking Boundaries in Ceramic Machining with Internal Threading Innovation

Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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