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Study introduces lead-coated nickel catalyst for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency
In a recent collaboration, a research team developed a hydrogen evolution reaction catalyst that minimizes degradation caused by reverse current in alkaline water electrolysis systems.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 11, 2024
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Scientists propose new solutions to keep drinking water safe as pesticide use skyrockets worldwide
Water scientists from Australia and China have proposed a more effective method of removing organic pesticides from drinking water, reducing the risk of contamination and potential health problems.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 11, 2024
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Chemists develop robust molecule that gives organic electronic devices a boost
RIKEN chemists have developed a molecule that enhances the performance of organic electronic devices and is also more stable than previous alternatives, raising the chances that it could be used in industrial manufacturing ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 11, 2024
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New class of fast-degrading fluorinated plastics can help prevent PFAS accumulation
Chemists at the University of Bayreuth, in collaboration with researchers from Berlin, have produced a new class of fluorinated polymers that degrade 20 times faster than their non-fluorinated equivalents. These results can ...
Polymers
Jul 11, 2024
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Densely packed E. coli form an immobile material similar to colloidal glass, research shows
Dense E. coli bacteria have several similar qualities to colloidal glass, according to new research at the University of Tokyo. Colloids are substances made up of small particles suspended within a fluid, like ink for example. ...
Biochemistry
Jul 11, 2024
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Nanocarbon catalyst design unlocks new avenue for sustainable fuel additive production
Vehicle exhaust from fossil fuel combustion constitutes a main source of air pollutants like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. To mitigate air pollution, researchers are looking into additives to fuels like dimethoxymethane ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 10, 2024
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Single-step procedure synthesizes air-stable, nickel-containing catalyst with safe, cheap materials
Transition metal phosphides have been dreamed of as a potential replacement for noble metal catalysts for a while now. They are cheaper and available in sufficient quantities.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 10, 2024
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New hemp reference material will help ensure accurate cannabis measurements
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is now selling a hemp reference material that will help laboratories accurately measure key components in cannabis plant products. This will help law enforcement agencies ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 9, 2024
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Faster charge transfer mechanism could lead to better energy conversion devices
Solar has emerged in recent years as the fastest growing renewable energy source in the United States, spurred in part by great improvements in technology that help turn light from the sun into electricity more efficiently.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 9, 2024
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New separation process can efficiently mine rare earth metal europium from electronic waste
Rare earth metals are not as rare as their name suggests. However, they are indispensable for the modern economy. After all, these 17 metals are essential raw materials for digitalization and the energy transition.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 9, 2024
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Unlocking the potential of anti-perovskites through a convenient one-step synthesis route
Although perovskites have attracted a lot of attention lately, anti-perovskites hold just as much potential as functional materials. Bearing a similar crystal structure to perovskites but with an inverted electrical configuration, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Chemistry inspired by one-pot cooking helps achieve optimal reaction conditions
People have long dreamed of developing materials to circumvent the challenges of daily life. Ideally, one could capitalize on a combination of the features of different materials, profiting from their advantages while avoiding ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Researchers work to create biodegradable bioplastics from food waste
Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40% of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.
Materials Science
Jul 8, 2024
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Textile scientists offer fresh insights on why some clothes get smellier
Ever noticed that a polyester T-shirt is smellier than a cotton one after you work out? New University of Alberta research now shows why.
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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New strategies proposed for protecting thermal barrier coatings against environmental sediment corrosion
Lei Guo and others from Tianjin University in China discovered that the environmental sediments on the surface of aero engine turbine blades have a significant concentration of Fe, surpassing even the levels of Mg, Al, and ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Chemists develop chameleon-like molecular chain with dual ion binding capability
Everyday objects such as metal chains, handcuffs, and key rings are examples that demonstrate a unique combination of properties where hard, rigid rings are interlocked together to exhibit flexibility and strength as a whole, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Novel two-step electrolysis of water proposed for hydrogen production
A research team led by Prof. Chen Changlun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed advanced cobalt-doped nickel hydroxide bipolar electrodes ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Scientists investigate fast reaction dynamics in synthetic molecules immobilized in porous protein cages
Immobilizing small synthetic molecules inside protein crystals proves to be a promising avenue for studying intermediate compounds formed during chemical reactions, report scientists from Tokyo Tech. By integrating this method ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 8, 2024
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Researchers demonstrate economical process for the synthesis and purification of ionic liquids
Recently, a team of researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology, and Chonnam National University has developed a technique to separate well-mixed ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 5, 2024
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New catalysts enable greener ester synthesis
A new catalyst may well catalyze a shift to greener chemistry. Chemists from Yokohama National University have successfully developed innovative catalysts containing two noble metals that demonstrate remarkable efficiency ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jul 5, 2024
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