Oxford’s Bold Plan for a Zero-Carbon, Circular Plastics Economy
Oxford researchers outline a roadmap for a sustainable, net zero plastic economy, advocating for reduced demand, renewable raw materials, a significant increase in recycling, and…
Oxford researchers outline a roadmap for a sustainable, net zero plastic economy, advocating for reduced demand, renewable raw materials, a significant increase in recycling, and…
A breakthrough plasmonic catalyst, stable in air, revolutionizes acetylene semi-hydrogenation, marking a significant advance in sustainable catalysis. In a significant breakthrough, Prof. Polshettiwar’s group at…
New research has revealed how light can be used to destroy infectious coronavirus particles that contaminate surfaces. Scientists are interested in how environments, such as…
For the first time, scientists from Stockholm University have studied the surfaces of iron and ruthenium catalysts during the formation of ammonia from nitrogen and…
Scientists trap krypton atoms in carbon nanotubes, forming a one-dimensional gas and offering new insights into atomic behavior and molecular forces. For the first time,…
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence system capable of predicting where a drug molecule can be chemically altered. A collaborative team from LMU, ETH Zurich,…
Researchers at the Chemical Institute for Energy and the Environment (IQUEMA) at the University of Cordoba have developed a battery that employs hemoglobin to facilitate…
Charles Darwin suggested the possibility of life originating in a “warm little pond” with a suitable mix of chemicals and energy. New research conducted by…
To mitigate global warming, significant cuts in greenhouse gas emissions are essential. This includes phasing out fossil fuels and embracing energy-efficient technologies. However, simply cutting…
An international team of scientists undertaking fundamental research has discovered a method to use polyethylene waste (PE) as a raw material. They have successfully transformed…
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in transmitting an effect known as a domino reaction using redox chemistry. Domino reactions occur when the transformation…
The ‘ten electron’ rule provides guidance for the design of single-atom alloy catalysts for targeted chemical reactions. A collaborative team across four universities have discovered…
A breakthrough discovery of a new superconducting material sets a new record for transition metal sulfide superconductors with a transition temperature of 11.6 K and…
A stable, reactive, and cost-effective ruthenium catalyst for sustainable hydrogen production through proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. Sustainable electrolysis for green hydrogen production is challenging,…
Researchers have discovered that adding hydrogen to iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts could significantly lower the costs of climate-friendly fuel cells. Researchers have been working tirelessly for many…
Fake plants are moving into the 21st century! Scientists have created small, leaf-shaped devices that generate electricity from wind and rain. These literal “power plants”…
Researchers at Rice University create covalent organic framework films through vapor deposition. Materials scientists at Rice University have created an efficient, affordable, and scalable technique…
The chemical industry is presented with an “unparalleled possibility” to alter the future of chemical processes. Liquid metals could be the long-awaited solution to “greening”…