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New Model Explains Interactions Between Copper-Water Complexes in Hydrogen Production

Model breaks down water molecules to show interactions between tiny copper clusters utilized as low-cost catalysts in hydrogen production.

27 Aug 2018

CSIRO Roadmap Finds Hydrogen Industry Set for Scale-Up

An economically-sustainable hydrogen industry could soon be on the cards according to a blueprint released by CSIRO, the national science agency, which found that cost competitiveness is firmly on the horizon.

23 Aug 2018

WACKER ELASTOSIL® N9111 Tin Free Silicone from Intertronics Avoids Conflicting Chemistries and Speeds Assembly Time

WACKER ELASTOSIL® N9111 from Intertronics is a tin-free single part RTV silicone adhesive sealant, with a neutral cure chemistry, producing a non-corrosive seal that does not inhibit other materials such as platinum cure silicones.

From INTERTRONICS 20 Aug 2018

Researchers Investigate Surface Reaction Using Vibrational Spectroscopy

EPFL researchers have closed the gap between lab and plant by examining methane dissociation on the (211) crystal face of platinum.

13 Aug 2018

New Hybrid Catalyst Possesses High Enantiomer Selectivity

A team of Japanese scientists have developed a technology to make a hybrid catalyst from simple-structured, commercially available rhodium and organic catalysts, which decreases chemical waste and creates molecules with high selectivity of an enantiomer, two molecular structures that are non-superimposable mirror images of each other.

10 Aug 2018

Flow Chemistry Method to Safely and Quickly Optimize Industrial Chemical Reactions

A flow-based screening technology provides safer and faster means of identifying best conditions for catalytic chemical reactions.

30 Jul 2018

Empa Researcher Modifies Wood Properties Using Laccase Enzyme

Researcher Mark Schubert uses the enzyme laccase to alter wood properties. Rather than using costly & time-consuming experiments, he uses AI.

27 Jul 2018

Chemists Redesign Enzyme Levansucrase to Produce Sugar Polymers

Chemists have used a novel technique to modify the enzyme levansucrase. This enzyme can now create sugar polymers that hold potential applications in medicine and the food industry.

4 Jun 2018

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

With regards to hydrogen fuel cells, cofacial cobalt porphyrins are considered better than platinum. Only a chemist is probably aware of such a compound. But these molecules—which are suitable for enabling a chemical reaction that’s necessary to create power from hydrogen and oxygen—could be the next huge advance in alternative energy.

1 Jun 2018

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

Aromatic polyimide is a polymer that is known for its high mechanical strength and excellent chemical- and thermal-resistant properties. The polymer is extensively used for aerospace materials and electrical insulation materials.

23 May 2018

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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 Model Explains Interactions Between Copper-Water Complexes in Hydrogen Production

CSIRO Roadmap Finds Hydrogen Industry Set for Scale-Up

WACKER ELASTOSIL® N9111 Tin Free Silicone from Intertronics Avoids Conflicting Chemistries and Speeds Assembly Time

Researchers Investigate Surface Reaction Using Vibrational Spectroscopy

New Hybrid Catalyst Possesses High Enantiomer Selectivity

Flow Chemistry Method to Safely and Quickly Optimize Industrial Chemical Reactions

Empa Researcher Modifies Wood Properties Using Laccase Enzyme

Chemists Redesign Enzyme Levansucrase to Produce Sugar Polymers

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

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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