Chemistry
$1.5M state grant kickstarts efforts to use fungal molecules in batteries, photovoltaics and electronic circuitry
GREENSBORO, NC, July 19, 2024 — With a $1.5 million state grant, UNC Greensboro (UNCG) faculty are leading a unique...
HKU Engineering researchers develop new method for achieving controllable tuning and assessing instability in 2D materials for engineering applications
Two-dimensional (2D) materials have atomic-level thickness and excellent mechanical and physical properties, with broad application prospects in fields such as...
Deep-ocean floor produces its own oxygen
An international team of researchers, including a Northwestern University chemist, has discovered that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor produce...
Eco-friendly treatment saves squid eggs from newfound parasite
Raising squid in aquaculture has been a challenge that researchers have tried to address for many decades without meaningful success....
Researchers clarify how soft materials fail under stress
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Understanding how soft materials fail under stress is critical for solving engineering challenges as disparate as pharmaceutical...
New dawn for space storm alerts could help shield Earth’s tech
New dawn for space storm alerts could help shield Earth's techCredit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center New dawn for space...
Tomorrow’s super battery for electric cars is made of rock
In 10 years, solid-state batteries made from rock silicates will be an environmentally friendly, more efficient and safer alternative to...
To walk, you only need fins (and maybe a sense of adventure)
Okinawa’s mangrove forests are home to many animal species, from crabs to kingfishers; they host a diverse ecosystem teeming with...
Come closer: titanium-48’s nuclear structure changes when observed at varying distances
The world around us is made up of particles invisible to the naked eye, but physicists continue to gain insights...
Pusan National University study provides breakthrough in enhancing solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with rapid PrOx coating method
Rising global demand for clean energy drives advancements in technologies like SOFCs, known for converting hydrogen and methane into emission-free...
Chasing and counting mesons
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – A doctoral dissertation on meson decay in the ongoing GlueX Collaboration at the U.S. Department of...
Positive and negative impacts of interfacial hydrogen bonds on photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution from water is a key technology for achieving sustainable hydrogen production. However, the direct impact of the...
Minerals play newly discovered role in Earth’s phosphorus cycle
Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered a new way that nature cycles phosphorus, a finding that uncovers a missing piece of...
Although tiny, peatland microorganisms have a big impact on climate
Polyphenols are a diverse group of organic compounds produced by plants. These compounds are often toxic to microorganisms. In peatlands, scientists...
Smart soil can water and feed itself
A newly engineered type of soil can capture water out of thin air to keep plants hydrated and manage controlled...
Soft, stretchy ‘jelly batteries’ inspired by electric eels
Researchers have developed soft, stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be used for wearable devices or soft robotics, or even implanted...
New study shows how organic molecules impact gold nanoparticles
A new study shows how organic molecules greatly influence the redox potential of gold nanoparticles, with differences up to 71...
Physicists develop new theory describing the energy landscape formed when quantum particles gather together
An international team of physicists, centered at Trinity College Dublin, has proven new theorems in quantum mechanics that describe the...
Particle analysis improves outcomes in pharmaceutical and crystalline materials design
A study published in Crystal Growth & Design, "Surface Analysis - From Crystal Structures to Particle Properties," highlights the suite’s...
Scientists bridge the ‘valley of death’ for carbon capture technologies
A major obstacle for net zero technologies in combatting climate change is bridging the gap between fundamental research and its...
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