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Researchers Design a Safe and Efficient Nanotorpedo for Drug Delivery

According to a paper published in Chemical Engineering Journal recently, a team from the High Magnetic Field Laboratory (HMFL), Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, successfully designed a safe and efficient nanotorpedo for the delivery of chemotherapeutic drugs.

8 Dec 2022

New Polymer-Based Electrolyte for Flameproofing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries power phones, laptops, other personal electronics and electric cars, and are even used to store energy generated by solar panels. But if the temperature of these batteries rises too high, they stop working and can catch fire.

8 Dec 2022

X-Rays Reveal Complex Chemical Mechanisms of the Interphase in Lithium Metal Batteries

Researchers around the world are on a mission to relieve a bottleneck in the clean energy revolution: batteries. From electric vehicles to renewable grid-scale energy storage, batteries are at the heart of society's most crucial green innovations-;but they need to pack more energy to make these technologies widespread and practical.

6 Dec 2022

The Development of Stable Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries

Despite the many benefits, metallic Zn anode still faces several problems, such as the development of Zn dendrites and adverse reactions (hydrogen evolution, Zn corrosion, and passivation).

5 Dec 2022

AFIR Predicts Accurate Stereochemistry of Pericyclic Reactions

Scientists at the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) have illustrated the augmented use of the Artificial Force Induced Reaction (AFIR) method, which predicts pericyclic reactions with exact stereoselectivity using only details about the target product molecule.

2 Dec 2022

Novel Microbial Metabolites as Electrolyte Additives in LIBs

Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries with high energy density are essential for powering electric and hybrid vehicles, next-generation devices, and power grids

1 Dec 2022

Researchers Review the Role of Halide Ions in Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction

Halides hold promise for improving the performance of catalysts used in carbon dioxide conversion. A team of scientists has examined the recent progress and challenges related to halides, and provided their outlook on future directions for the research.

1 Dec 2022

Research Shows How Molecules Containing Free Radicals Could be Used in New Class of Reactions

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory helped measure how unpaired electrons in atoms at one end of a molecule can drive chemical reactivity on the molecule's opposite side.

24 Nov 2022

Simple Process Opens New Avenues for Designing Transition Metal Catalysts

Theory-guided development of an easier, more versatile process for synthesizing unsymmetric ligands provides new avenues of exploration in transitional metal catalysis.

22 Nov 2022

Direct Visualization of Oxygen Storage Dynamics in Pd/CZ Catalyst

Using the isotope quenching approach, a team of researchers created a new methodology for direct visualization of the oxygen storage process in Pd/CZ three-way catalysts.

21 Nov 2022

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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

Researchers Design a Safe and Efficient Nanotorpedo for Drug Delivery

New Polymer-Based Electrolyte for Flameproofing Lithium-Ion Batteries

X-Rays Reveal Complex Chemical Mechanisms of the Interphase in Lithium Metal Batteries

The Development of Stable Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries

AFIR Predicts Accurate Stereochemistry of Pericyclic Reactions

Novel Microbial Metabolites as Electrolyte Additives in LIBs

Researchers Review the Role of Halide Ions in Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction Reaction

Research Shows How Molecules Containing Free Radicals Could be Used in New Class of Reactions

Simple Process Opens New Avenues for Designing Transition Metal Catalysts

Direct Visualization of Oxygen Storage Dynamics in Pd/CZ Catalyst

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

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

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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