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Researchers Demonstrate Enzyme-Like Heterogeneous Catalysis for the First Time

Imagine Swiss Alps without tunnels! Anyone attempting to travel through them would have to ascend and descend the hills and go zigzag around the ranges.

23 Apr 2019

Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

As people become progressively dependent on batteries for everything from electric vehicles to portable devices, the major challenge to enhance energy storage and boost battery life, while guaranteeing safe and reliable operation, is turning out to be increasingly important.

23 Apr 2019

Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery Offers the Promise of Increased Safety at a Lower Cost

Traditional lithium-ion batteries are known to present certain risks of explosions and fire, unlike solid-state sodium-ion batteries that are relatively safer.

22 Apr 2019

Study: Molecules Containing Benzene Ring Have Lower Threshold for Auger Decay

When an electron from one of the lower energy levels collides with another electron in an atom, it is ejected from the atom, thereby forming a gap into which one of the higher-energy electrons can fall, also emitting excess energy.

12 Apr 2019

Evonik to Expand TROGAMID® CX Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl

Evonik has announced to expand its production of transparent polyamides of the TROGAMID® CX brand at the Marl Chemical Park (Germany).

From Evonik Industries AG 12 Apr 2019

New Study Shows How to Extend Lifetime of Al Anode in Al-Based Batteries

The leading power source for electric vehicles and portable electronics is lithium-ion batteries (LIBs).

11 Apr 2019

Researchers Discover Self-Healing Catalyst that can Release Hydrogen from Ammonia Borane

Scientists working within NCCR MARVEL have found a self-healing catalyst that can be used to liberate hydrogen via hydrolytic dehydrogenation of ammonia borane.

11 Apr 2019

Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

According to researchers at Drexel University, microscopic bacteria may soon help in preventing the deterioration of roads in the winter season. The team is exploring new methods to make the infrastructure much more resilient.

10 Apr 2019

Graphene-Wrapped Lithium Cobalt Oxide Particles Could Help Prevent Fires in Lithium Batteries

Electric vehicles are powered by lithium batteries, enabling them to travel many hundred miles on a single charge. While it is known that these batteries have the capacity for storing energy, they also have a tendency to catch fire on an occasional basis.

10 Apr 2019

Necessary Additives: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Plasticizers

Plasticizers are one of the best-selling chemicals. They are needed to make brittle plastics, rubbers, paints and coatings as well as adhesives more smooth, flexible, and soft.

From Ceresana 10 Apr 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

Researchers Demonstrate Enzyme-Like Heterogeneous Catalysis for the First Time

Columbia Engineers Develop New Method that Improves Safety and Energy Density of Batteries

Solid-State Sodium-Ion Battery Offers the Promise of Increased Safety at a Lower Cost

Study: Molecules Containing Benzene Ring Have Lower Threshold for Auger Decay

Evonik to Expand TROGAMID® CX Transparent Polyamide Production in Marl

New Study Shows How to Extend Lifetime of Al Anode in Al-Based Batteries

Researchers Discover Self-Healing Catalyst that can Release Hydrogen from Ammonia Borane

Researchers Test Bacteria-Laden Concrete Mix to Prevent Road Surface Deterioration Induced by Road Salt

Graphene-Wrapped Lithium Cobalt Oxide Particles Could Help Prevent Fires in Lithium Batteries

Necessary Additives: Ceresana Analyzes the Global Market for Plasticizers

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

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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

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

3Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

4Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

5OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

6Scandium Substitution Enhances Lithium Ion Transport for Next-Gen Batteries

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