CUNY ASRC researchers to help launch NSF Center for the Mechanical Control of Chemistry
The multi-institution team will explore novel methods of chemical synthesis through mechanochemistryCredit: NSF NEW YORK, August 4, 2020 -- Researchers ...
Tag: Industrial Engineering/Chemistry
Nanostructures modeled on moth eyes effective for anti-icing
Nanostructures covered with a paraffin layer modeled on moth eyes exhibit anti-icing, anti-reflective propertiesCredit: Nguyen Ba Duc WASHINGTON, August 4, ...
Methanol synthesis: Insights into the structure of an enigmatic catalyst
In the past, the catalyst for the production of methanol had eluded all attempts to clarify its surface structureCredit: RUB, ...
Light shines on chemical production method
Credit: Yujiro Hoshino, Yokohama National University A team of researchers from Japan has demonstrated a light-based reaction that yields high ...
Novel magnetic stirrer speaks to lab equipment
Credit: Credit: WMG, University of Warwick A current problem for a wide range of chemists is when stirring a solution ...
Novel approach improves graphene-based supercapacitors
Meeting growing demand for increased storage capacityCredit: Dawei Su Demand for integrated energy storage devices is growing rapidly as people ...
New printing process advances 3D capabilities
Technology aims to improve quality of products used in business, industry and at homeCredit: David Kazmer LOWELL, Mass. - More ...
Berkeley lab part of multi-institutional team awarded $60M for solar fuels research
New partnership between DOE national labs and universities builds on JCAP's advances in artificial photosynthesis, renewable fuelsCredit: Image courtesy of ...
Two for the price of one
Kyoto University simultaneously synthesizes dicarboxylic acids and hydrogen from diolsCredit: Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan -- Every year, the chemical industry ...
Keep safe and cool in the pool: Novel chip sensor makes swimming pools safer
Credit: University of SA A new microchip that enables continuous monitoring of pH and chlorine levels in swimming pools will ...
Uncovering the nitty-gritty details of surface tension and flow behavior
Pitt Professor receives $292K from NSF to investigate the micromechanics of surface tensionCredit: University of Pittsburgh Dry sand can be ...
New fabrication method brings single-crystal perovskite devices closer to viability
Credit: Yusheng Lei Nanoengineers at UC San Diego developed a new method to fabricate perovskites as single-crystal thin films, which ...
Continuous biomarker monitoring for personalised medicine
ERC Proof of Concept Grant for development of multi-analyte test stripCredit: RUB, Kramer Similar to blood sugar, various biomarkers could ...
Study: Mapping crystal shapes could fast-track 2D materials
Experts call for global effort to clear hurdles to mass productionCredit: MSNE/Rice University HOUSTON - (July 27, 2020) - Materials ...
The solar cell you can print
£6 million to drive next-generation solar technology into new applicationsCredit: Swansea University A £6 million award will drive next-generation solar ...
Discovery of disordered nanolayers in intermetallic alloys
Resolving alloys' strength-ductility trade-off and thermal instabilityCredit: Photo source: DOI number: 10.1126/science.abb6830 Intermetallic alloys potentially have high strength in a ...
UTA-based TMAC receives $3.3 million to help Texas businesses during pandemic
Federal aid will shore up health care supply chainsCredit: UT Arlington TMAC at The University of Texas at Arlington received ...
Propane could be the new diesel with $3.5 million US Department of Energy grant
CSU researchers awarded to develop high-efficiency propane engineCredit: Allison Vitt/Colorado State University Energy Institute Propane could be competitive with diesel ...
Digitizing chemistry with a smart stir bar
Credit: Dmitry Isakov Miniaturized computer systems and wireless technology are offering scientists new ways to keep tabs on reactions without ...
Diamonds shine a light on hidden currents in graphene
A new quantum sensing technique uses diamonds to reveal the fluid-like electrical currents in graphene.Credit: Walsworth and Yacoby research groups, ...
