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Scientists Discover Chemical Reaction-Directed Oriented Attachment

Researchers from China have shown that a new substance is formed during the oriented attachment (OA) process of crystal growth, which may offer new insights into the microscopic mechanism of crystal growth.

30 May 2019

Surface Modification Technique for Developing Surface Acidity- and Selectivity-Tunable Manganese Oxide Catalyst

A team of scientists headed by Prof. XU Jie from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has created a surface acidity- and selectivity-tunable manganese oxide catalyst via a surface modification method.

29 May 2019

Researchers Discover New Technology that can Speed Up Chemical Reactions 10,000 Times Faster

A group of scientists from the University of Minnesota and University of Massachusetts Amherst has invented new technology that can accelerate chemical reactions 10,000 times faster when compared to the existing reaction rate limit.

29 May 2019

Researchers Identity a New Method to Dramatically Boost Battery Lifetime

Researchers at Harvard University have been developing an organic aqueous flow battery for many years, but despite this, they have encountered a major challenge—the organic anthraquinone molecules that fueled their revolutionary battery were gradually decomposing over time, decreasing the battery’s long-term usefulness.

29 May 2019

Researchers Design Thermoelectric Modules Using Highly Efficient Liquid-Like Materials

Researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Northwestern University in the United States synthesized a novel Cu2Se/Yb0.3Co4Sb12 thermoelectric (TE) module with eight p-type Ni/Mo/Cu2Se legs and eight n-type Ni/Ti/Yb0.3Co4Sb12 legs, based on high-performance liquid-like materials.

24 May 2019

New Total Residual Oxidant Analyzer Designed for Low ppb Chlorine Concentration Measurements in Wastewater

Thermo Fisher Scientific has developed a new Total Residual Oxidant (TRO) analyzer to address the needs of the wastewater industry, which calls for a robust, dependable instrument capable of reliably measuring low ppb chlorine concentrations in effluent and treated wastewater in line with stringent regulatory requirements.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific 23 May 2019

Researchers Synthesize the First-Ever Non-Native Iron Hydrogenase

Chemists from EPFL have prepared a functional non-native metal hydrogenase for the first time.

22 May 2019

New Battery Design Could Improve the Performance of Solid-State Lithium Batteries

A majority of the lithium batteries available today contain a liquid packed between a pair of solid materials. However, the traditional example is likely to get some competition, as researchers have started to explore batteries containing all solid materials.

22 May 2019

Synthesis of Single-Handed Helical Ladder Polymers Using Chiral Triptycenes

Scientists from Kanazawa University reported in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that they prepared helical ladder polymers using a well-defined cyclic repeating unit and one-handed helical geometry.

21 May 2019

Study Shows the Essential Role of Inter-Block Charge Transfer in the Stabilization of Iron-Based Superconductor

In the past 10 years, iron-based superconductors, also known as IBSCs, have attracted continuous research attention, which can be partly attributed to the discovery of new IBSCs one after another in the previous years.

17 May 2019

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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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Scientists Discover Chemical Reaction-Directed Oriented Attachment

Surface Modification Technique for Developing Surface Acidity- and Selectivity-Tunable Manganese Oxide Catalyst

Researchers Discover New Technology that can Speed Up Chemical Reactions 10,000 Times Faster

Researchers Identity a New Method to Dramatically Boost Battery Lifetime

Researchers Design Thermoelectric Modules Using Highly Efficient Liquid-Like Materials

New Total Residual Oxidant Analyzer Designed for Low ppb Chlorine Concentration Measurements in Wastewater

Researchers Synthesize the First-Ever Non-Native Iron Hydrogenase

New Battery Design Could Improve the Performance of Solid-State Lithium Batteries

Synthesis of Single-Handed Helical Ladder Polymers Using Chiral Triptycenes

Study Shows the Essential Role of Inter-Block Charge Transfer in the Stabilization of Iron-Based Superconductor

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Analytical Techniques Reveal History’s Tracked Changes

Beyond Lithium-Ion: Engineering the Future of Battery Technology

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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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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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