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New Conversion Process Helps Improve Key Chemicals Used in Various Industrial Processes

It is a fact that chemists devote a considerable amount of their energy and time in an effort to initiate or accelerate chemical reactions—but at times it would be better to halt these reactions before they go extremely far.

4 Apr 2019

Researchers Discover and Characterize a New Form of Oxygen that Could Pave the Way for Nuclear Symmetry

A unique form of oxygen called “featherweight oxygen” has been discovered and characterized by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis.

2 Apr 2019

Stir Bars Made of Teflon can Introduce Errors into Standard Lab Reaction

The stirrers that are used to stir cream and coffee possibly do not make much difference to the drink. However, in a chemistry lab, using the wrong stirrer can end up skewing the science.

1 Apr 2019

Innovative Technique May Provide Pre-Ignition-Free Operation without Compromising Engine Power

Designers of fuel-efficient engines are still plagued by a combustion issue that has troubled engine developers ever since the inception of the industry.

29 Mar 2019

Research Reveals Effect of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Household Dust on Fat Cell Development

A research presented on March 25th at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting in New Orleans, LA, revealed that endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in household dust increase the fat cell development in a cell model and could potentially lead to high obesity in children with respect to their age.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Find Strong Link between Hydrophobicity of Dense Siloxane Gels and Their Catalytic Activity

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have demonstrated that the tunable hydrophobic characteristic of dense siloxane gels is significantly linked to their catalytic activity, clearly showing how molecules with diverse hydrophobic nature at the molecular level interact differently with surfaces of differing hydrophobicity.

25 Mar 2019

Researchers Explore Effect of Surface Contamination of Magnetic Stir Bars on Catalysis

Extremely increased levels of contaminations on the surface of magnetic stir bars bypass periodic cleaning and carry highly reactive traces of metal types from previous experiments to the following ones.

21 Mar 2019

Researchers Observe Super Rotors from Water Photochemistry Using Dalian Coherent Light Source

Recently, researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have shown that hydroxyl super rotors can be produced from water photochemistry with the Dalian coherent light source (DCLS).

20 Mar 2019

Highly Active and Chemically Selective Catalyst Combines the Advantages of Conventional Solid-State and Liquid-Phase Catalysts

Platinum atoms, weakly held by ligands, have high activity and resist combining into nanoparticles. When researchers gently restricted individual metal atoms in a surfactant solution, they ultimately created a catalyst that is chemically selective, highly active, and integrates the benefits of traditional liquid-phase and solid-state catalysts.

20 Mar 2019

New Hydrogen Storage System Developed Based on Simple Organic Compounds

Hydrogen is a highly desirable as well as highly explosive energy carrier, which needs lightweight, safe, and inexpensive storage and transportation systems.

8 Mar 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 Conversion Process Helps Improve Key Chemicals Used in Various Industrial Processes

Researchers Discover and Characterize a New Form of Oxygen that Could Pave the Way for Nuclear Symmetry

Stir Bars Made of Teflon can Introduce Errors into Standard Lab Reaction

Innovative Technique May Provide Pre-Ignition-Free Operation without Compromising Engine Power

Research Reveals Effect of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Household Dust on Fat Cell Development

Researchers Find Strong Link between Hydrophobicity of Dense Siloxane Gels and Their Catalytic Activity

Researchers Explore Effect of Surface Contamination of Magnetic Stir Bars on Catalysis

Researchers Observe Super Rotors from Water Photochemistry Using Dalian Coherent Light Source

Highly Active and Chemically Selective Catalyst Combines the Advantages of Conventional Solid-State and Liquid-Phase Catalysts

New Hydrogen Storage System Developed Based on Simple Organic Compounds

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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2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

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