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New Way to Produce a Colorless Liquid Reservoir of Metal-Like Discrete Platinum Atoms

Supported single metal atoms have gained wide attention due to their established high efficiency in single metal catalysis. However, the preparation of such catalysts remains difficult since the neutral metal atoms strongly tend to agglomerate to metal particles in characteristic preparations.

4 Mar 2019

EPFL Chemists Develop New Iron-Nickel Oxide Catalyst for Water Splitting

EPFL chemists have produced a new iron-nickel oxide catalyst for water splitting. Water splitting is the reaction through which hydrogen fuel is produced.

28 Feb 2019

Cost-Effective Consolidated Bio-Saccharification Technique Available for Lignocellulose Conversion

A team of researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, has come up with an innovative technique for performing lignocellulose conversion in a cost-effective way.

27 Feb 2019

Researchers Create a Periodic Table to Group Droplets Based on Their Motions

Liquid droplets take up complicated shapes and behave differently, each with a unique resonance—similar to a violin string or a drum head—based on the complex interrelationship of the liquid, the gas surrounding it, and the solid it lands on.

26 Feb 2019

Fortifying Silicon with MXenes Could Expand the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

It is believed that the latest generation of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries available on the market could prolong the charge-to-charge life of electric cars and phones by around 40%.

22 Feb 2019

Homogeneous Nature of Water at Ambient Conditions

A few scientists presumed that water comprises of a mixture of two phases at ambient conditions, to explain the known anomalous behavior of water. But this is not the case as shown by new X-ray spectroscopic analyses at BESSY II, European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), and Swiss Light Source.

21 Feb 2019

Study of New Chiral Compound Offers Better Understanding of Structural Order in Soft Materials

The study of the crystalline structures of organic materials has led to great progress not only in the scientific understanding of the material world but also in technology.

20 Feb 2019

Porous Carbon Fibers Exhibit Potential for Use in Industrial Settings

According to an update on a newly reported study on porous carbon fibers, these materials can possibly be employed in an industrial environment, representing a significant step from the theoretical to the application phase.

20 Feb 2019

New Mechanism to Allow Molecules to Diffuse Rapidly on Surface of Solid-State Catalyst

Chemists at LMU have found a mechanism that permits molecules to diffuse speedily on the already crowded surface of a solid-state catalyst—a critical capability, mainly for efficient catalysis under industrial settings.

18 Feb 2019

Researchers Engineer Metasurfaces that Reflect Sound or Light Waves into Any Required Direction

In people’s day-to-day lives, several examples of manipulation of reflected waves can be found, such as reflective surfaces for sound that enhance auditorium acoustics or mirrors for viewing individuals’ reflections.

18 Feb 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

New Way to Produce a Colorless Liquid Reservoir of Metal-Like Discrete Platinum Atoms

EPFL Chemists Develop New Iron-Nickel Oxide Catalyst for Water Splitting

Cost-Effective Consolidated Bio-Saccharification Technique Available for Lignocellulose Conversion

Researchers Create a Periodic Table to Group Droplets Based on Their Motions

Fortifying Silicon with MXenes Could Expand the Capacity of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Homogeneous Nature of Water at Ambient Conditions

Study of New Chiral Compound Offers Better Understanding of Structural Order in Soft Materials

Porous Carbon Fibers Exhibit Potential for Use in Industrial Settings

New Mechanism to Allow Molecules to Diffuse Rapidly on Surface of Solid-State Catalyst

Researchers Engineer Metasurfaces that Reflect Sound or Light Waves into Any Required Direction

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

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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