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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

Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

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12 Feb 2019

A New Way to Simplify the Synthesis of Valuable Precursor for Drugs

The most recent discovery of researchers at the Rice University has given a boost to organic chemists, offering a one-step approach to add nitrogen to compounds for fertilizers, pesticides, drugs, and other products.

11 Feb 2019

Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

A cross-coupling reaction is usually carried out in an organic solvent, resulting in the production of a huge amount of solvent waste, which is often hazardous to the environment. Hokkaido University researchers, in Japan, have developed a new approach making room for the execution of more environmentally friendly solvent-free solid-state cross-coupling processes using mechanochemistry.

11 Feb 2019

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

A study team led by Hokkaido University in Japan has created a porous material that is extremely stable and changes color when exposed to acid vapor.

11 Feb 2019

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

Acrylics are an extremely varied and useful group of chemicals used in all types of products, from nail polish to diapers. Presently, a team of scientists from the University of Connecticut (UConn) and ExxonMobil explain a new process for producing them.

11 Feb 2019

Study Determines Why Similar Water-Splitting Cobalt Catalysts Behave Differently

For several years, researchers have been in search of an efficient and effective means to convert water into energy-storing fuels probably by splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen with the help of wind- and solar-powered electricity.

7 Feb 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.

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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

Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

A New Way to Simplify the Synthesis of Valuable Precursor for Drugs

Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

Study Determines Why Similar Water-Splitting Cobalt Catalysts Behave Differently

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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