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Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

A professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Science wants to power planes and cars using energy stored in their exterior shells. He may have discovered a path toward that vision using porous carbon fibers made from what’s known as block copolymers.

5 Feb 2019

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

The remarkably high conversion rates of natural enzymes partially result from boosting the catalytic activity of a chosen few amino acid side chains through precise arrangement within the protein binding cavity.

4 Feb 2019

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

An innovative technology harnessing sunlight to fuel chemical reactions could result in a more sustainable chemical manufacturing sector, which happens to be the biggest energy consumers in the world.

31 Jan 2019

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

A group of chemists from the University of Houston (UH) announces the discovery of a new class of catalyst to create ultra-high-weight polyethylene, a promising new source of high-strength, abrasion-resistant plastic used for products spanning from bulletproof vests to artificial joints.

28 Jan 2019

Collaborative Research Effort Results in the Discovery of Nucleophilic Gold Compound

The Departments of Chemistry at the University of Oxford (United Kingdom) and University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have made a collaborative research effort that has led to the discovery of a gold compound that demonstrates nucleophilic behavior, which has been unknown for molecular gold until now.

22 Jan 2019

Capturing Chemotherapy Drugs Before They Can Cause Side Effects

Although chemotherapy can kill cancer cells very effectively, healthy cells also suffer. If doctors could remove excess chemotherapy drugs from a patient's bloodstream after the medicines have done their job, they might reduce side effects such as hair loss and nausea.

21 Jan 2019

Know the Unknown – with Cora Raman Spectrometers from Anton Paar

The Cora Raman spectrometer family from Anton Paar is perfectly suited for the chemical identification or characterization of molecular structures.

From Anton Paar GmbH 17 Jan 2019

New Metal Catalyst Can Help Diversify Drug Development Options

A team of researchers from the University of Illinois led by chemistry professor M. Christina White have created a new manganese-based catalyst that can alter the structure of drug-like molecules to produce new drugs, advancing the pace and efficiency of drug development.

10 Jan 2019

Kanazawa Team Creates Spherical Vanadium Oxide Clusters That Can Trap and Hold CO2

How can carbon dioxide be separated from carbon monoxide? As demonstrated in a new study from Kanazawa University, one way is to use a bowl of vanadium. To be more precise, a hollow, spherical cluster of vanadate molecules can distinguish between CO2 and CO, enabling potential uses in CO2 capture and storage.

8 Jan 2019

Researchers Demonstrate Reversible Electrochemical Cycling of Fluoride-Ion Battery at Room Temperature

According to a new study, scientists have made considerable advancements in the ongoing attempts to create high-energy-density batteries by showing the room-temperature workings of fluoride-ion-based, or FIB, energy cells.

7 Dec 2018

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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Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

Collaborative Research Effort Results in the Discovery of Nucleophilic Gold Compound

Capturing Chemotherapy Drugs Before They Can Cause Side Effects

Know the Unknown – with Cora Raman Spectrometers from Anton Paar

New Metal Catalyst Can Help Diversify Drug Development Options

Kanazawa Team Creates Spherical Vanadium Oxide Clusters That Can Trap and Hold CO2

Researchers Demonstrate Reversible Electrochemical Cycling of Fluoride-Ion Battery at Room Temperature

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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Maximize Efficiency in Semiconductor QA with the Dimension IconIR300

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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

1New Technology for Processing Rare Earth Metals Licensed to Principal Mineral

2New Insights into Perovskite Solar Cell Failure Pathways

3New Smart Plastic to Revolutionize Aerospace and Automotive Industries

4New Project Aims to Improve Battery Performance and Lower Costs

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