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Mapping Distribution of Molten Boron Debris Could Help Determine Re-Criticality Risk within Nuclear Reactors

Japanese researchers are a step closer to decommissioning the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant. They have been able to successfully map the distribution of boron compounds in a model control rod, which will help to determine the re-criticality risk within the reactor.

19 May 2016

Artificial Photosynthesis Provides Practical Approach for Storing Solar Energy as Hydrogen Fuels

Photosynthesis is a process through which algae, plants, and certain bacterial species absorb light from the sun to chemically convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and water into energy.

18 May 2016

New Phenomenon Shows Promise for High-Performance Fuel Cells

Fuel cells produce electricity from chemical reactions without any harmful emissions, and have the capability to power everything ranging from portable electronics to cars. They could be more clean and efficient, compared to combustion engines.

17 May 2016

Materials Researchers Develop New Technique to Deposit Diamond on Cubic Boron Nitride Surface

Materials researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new technique to deposit diamond on the surface of cubic boron nitride (c-BN), integrating the two materials into a single crystalline structure.

11 May 2016

Molecular Imaging Technique Helps Observe Proteins’ Reactions in Real Time

Proteins are complex molecules that are responsible for carrying out all of the processes that sustain life. A better understanding of how these molecules perform their functions can be achieved by learning the assembly of their atoms and how the structure of this assembly changes as the atoms react. Until now, no imaging technique has allowed the observation of molecular movement in such speed and detail.

6 May 2016

Researchers Resolve Bond Configuration of Intermediates in Complex Chemical Reactions

For the first time, researchers have successfully imaged all of the steps involved in a complicated organic reaction, and subsequently resolved the microscopic mechanisms that account for their behavior. The study was performed by an international team of scientists, including the UPV/EHU's Nano-Bio Spectroscopy Research Group.

5 May 2016

Researchers Tune Hardness in Pure Calcite Using Amino Acids

Pure calcite is a weak, fragile mineral that is generally present in chalk. As such, construction engineers do not prefer to use this mineral as a building material. However, if calcite is reinforced by a factor of two or more, similar to the way a mollusk has done to protect itself from predators through an evolutionary process, it could be a suitable building material.

4 May 2016

The Department of Chemistry of Bloomfield College Uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students How to Apply NMR for Their Future Laboratory Career

Magritek, a leading provider of compact NMR and MRI instruments, reports on the use of their Spinsolve Benchtop NMR spectrometer in the teaching of practical chemistry to students at Bloomfield College in New Jersey.

From Magritek 28 Apr 2016

Automated Controlled Laboratory Reactor

Designed by chemists, Asynt ReactoMate Controlled Laboratory Reactor (CLR) systems enable precise control of reaction variables, simple manipulation of vessels and connected apparatus, and the safest possible working conditions.

From Asynt 27 Apr 2016

Researchers Imitate Principles of Nature to Wind Up Molecules into Screw-Shaped Structures

Artificial molecules are like sheets of paper. Chemists can fold them into specific shapes. Transferring the shape of one molecule to another, however, poses a significant challenge.

26 Apr 2016

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

Mapping Distribution of Molten Boron Debris Could Help Determine Re-Criticality Risk within Nuclear Reactors

Artificial Photosynthesis Provides Practical Approach for Storing Solar Energy as Hydrogen Fuels

New Phenomenon Shows Promise for High-Performance Fuel Cells

Materials Researchers Develop New Technique to Deposit Diamond on Cubic Boron Nitride Surface

Molecular Imaging Technique Helps Observe Proteins’ Reactions in Real Time

Researchers Resolve Bond Configuration of Intermediates in Complex Chemical Reactions

Researchers Tune Hardness in Pure Calcite Using Amino Acids

The Department of Chemistry of Bloomfield College Uses the Magritek Benchtop Spinsolve to Teach Students How to Apply NMR for Their Future Laboratory Career

Automated Controlled Laboratory Reactor

Researchers Imitate Principles of Nature to Wind Up Molecules into Screw-Shaped Structures

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

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