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Future of Catalysis Lies in Crossing Chemical Engineering-Materials Science Boundary

Yuriy Román, an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at MIT, is leading a study on catalytic conversion of inedible plant matter into chemicals that could be used for producing fuels and useful substances. Catalysts stimulate and speed-up chemical reactions, and increase the possibility of applying the process on an industrial scale.

2 Dec 2014

Sodium-Based Metal Hydride Material Could Enhance Rechargeable Battery Performance

An international team of scientists have discovered a safe sodium-based material which could be used as a cost-effective alternative to the lithium-based conductors currently used in rechargeable batteries.

6 Nov 2014

Nanoporous Molybdenum Disulfide Film for Hydrogen Catalysis and Energy Storage

Scientists at chemist James Tour’s lab at Rice University have discovered a cost-effective method to create flexible films of molybdenum disulfide for hydrogen catalysis and energy storage applications.

4 Nov 2014

Ceria-Supported Catalysts for More Efficient Industrial Processes

A team of researchers from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) have discovered that atoms react differently depending on the characteristics of the catalyst that is used.

4 Nov 2014

Researchers Analyze Atomic-Scale Electronic and Structural Degradation in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have performed three studies on the electrochemical reactions that occur in nickel, cobalt, and aluminum (NCA) lithium-ion batteries. They studied average material morphologies as well as atomic-scale asymmetries to analyze the electronic and structural and degradations of these batteries.

30 Oct 2014

$Researchers Observe Semiconductor-Metal Transition Using Ultrafast Electron Diffraction$

Researchers Observe Semiconductor-Metal Transition Using Ultrafast Electron Diffraction

Researchers at McGill University have conducted ultrafast electron diffraction experiments to study the semiconductor-metal transition of vanadium dioxide (VO2), during which they observed the reorganizations of the atomic positions of the material and its electron distribution, simultaneously. This transformation occurs at femtosecond time scales, which is in the range of one millionth of a billionth of a second.

28 Oct 2014

Researchers Create Fullerene Dianions in Liquid Helium

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck and the University of Leicester have collaborated to develop a new method of forming charged molecules.

27 Oct 2014

Innovative Cubic Garnet Material Holds Promise for High-Energy Lithium Batteries

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered that a cubic garnet material (LLZO) could be used as a critical separator material in order to develop high-energy batteries.

24 Oct 2014

DNA-Brick Self-Assembly Technique Paves the Way for Breakthrough Nanodevices

A group of researchers from the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard have designed large DNA crystals with an accurately defined depth and sophisticated features, paving the way for new and advanced nanodevices.

20 Oct 2014

Scientists Develop Early-Warning System for Lithium-Ion Batteries

A “smart" lithium-ion battery developed by scientists at Stanford University has a warning system that alerts users in advance if the battery is getting overheated and may burst into flames.

14 Oct 2014

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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

Future of Catalysis Lies in Crossing Chemical Engineering-Materials Science Boundary

Sodium-Based Metal Hydride Material Could Enhance Rechargeable Battery Performance

Nanoporous Molybdenum Disulfide Film for Hydrogen Catalysis and Energy Storage

Ceria-Supported Catalysts for More Efficient Industrial Processes

Researchers Analyze Atomic-Scale Electronic and Structural Degradation in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers Observe Semiconductor-Metal Transition Using Ultrafast Electron Diffraction

Researchers Create Fullerene Dianions in Liquid Helium

Innovative Cubic Garnet Material Holds Promise for High-Energy Lithium Batteries

DNA-Brick Self-Assembly Technique Paves the Way for Breakthrough Nanodevices

Scientists Develop Early-Warning System for Lithium-Ion Batteries

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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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

3Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

4Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

5Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

6Scandium Substitution Enhances Lithium Ion Transport for Next-Gen Batteries

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