Two-Step Secret: Scientists Solve Electrochemical Biotechnology Mystery
New research has revealed that the lag observed in organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) when switched on is due to a two-step activation process, providing crucial…
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Identify Unknown Substances Instantly: Pocket-Sized Invention Revolutionizes Ability To Detect Harmful Materials
The affordable, cellphone-based Raman spectrometer system can identify unknown biological molecules in just minutes. A new handheld Raman spectrometer system, patented by Dr. Peter Rentzepis…
“This Had Never Been Done Before” – New Dual-Use Catalyst Overcomes the Thermodynamic Canyon
German researchers have created a catalyst that converts ammonia into hydrogen and nitrite, potentially combining hydrogen production and fertilizer creation in one process. A research…
Hard Yet Stretchable: Scientists Create “Unbreakable” New Material
Researchers have developed a new class of materials known as glassy gels, which combine the hardness of glassy polymers with the stretchability of gels. These…
A Sustainable Solution to Fighting Global Warming – New Catalyst Efficiently Converts CO2 to Natural Gas
A research team at DGIST has developed an advanced photocatalyst that efficiently converts CO2 into methane, potentially offering a sustainable solution to combat global warming….
Breakthrough in CO2 Conversion: Cost-Effective Methods Discovered
Researchers found that using ionic liquids as electrolytes with metal hydroxides enhances the electrochemical transformation of CO2 into hydrocarbons. Electrochemical conversion of CO2 into fuel…
“Transformative” New Solar Technology Converts Manure Into Hydrogen Fuel
UIC engineers have introduced a groundbreaking method for producing hydrogen gas using solar power and agricultural waste, drastically reducing energy consumption and enabling net-zero greenhouse…
Carbon Capture “Miracle Material” Breakthrough: MOF-525 Can Capture and Convert CO2 Into Useful Chemicals
Researchers at the University of Virginia have developed a scalable method for fabricating MOF-525, a material that can effectively capture and convert carbon dioxide into…
Rewriting the Rules of Power: Korean Researchers Develop Revolutionary New Lightweight Structure for Lithium Batteries
A new three-dimensional polymeric structure developed by POSTECH and KIER researchers significantly enhances lithium ion transport and battery performance, showing great promise for future commercialization….
“Unprecedented Discovery” – New Low-Cost Catalyst Converts Carbon Dioxide to Valuable Chemicals
A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals — ethanol, acetic acid, and formic acid. Lurking within the emissions…
New Solar Technology Converts Greenhouse Gases Into Valuable Fuel
A new photocatalyst developed by Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers a green, efficient method for converting greenhouse gases into chemicals using solar power, marking a…
MIT Unveils Game-Changing Sensor for Toxic Gas Detection
A breakthrough in gas detection technology at MIT combines high sensitivity and continuous monitoring. The material could be made as a thin coating to analyze…
Bionanomachine Breakthrough: A Master Key for Sustainable Chemistry
For the first time, scientists have precisely characterized the enzyme styrene oxide isomerase, which can be used to produce valuable chemicals and drug precursors in…
ChemCrow: The Next Frontier in AI-Driven Chemical Synthesis
ChemCrow, an AI developed by researchers at EPFL, integrates multiple expert tools to perform chemical research tasks with unprecedented efficiency. Chemistry, with its intricate processes…
At the Edge of Explosion: How New Science Is Making Old Reactions Safer
The chemical industry has been using a reaction with explosive chemicals for over 100 years — now Mülheim scientists have discovered a safer alternative. Explosions…
Engineering Life: Chemists Have Created the Functional Synthetic Cells That Act Like Real Ones
Researchers employ cutting-edge methods to create functional cells, closing the divide between synthetic and biological materials. In a new study published in Nature Chemistry, UNC-Chapel…
Extracting Pure Gold: Turning Electronic Waste Into Treasure
A fibrous adsorbent selectively recovers high-purity gold from waste. Dramatically reduces the cost and time of the recovery process and enables material to be mass-produced…
From Lab Curiosity to Industrial Reality: The New Dawn of Transition Metal Telluride Nanosheets
Nanosheets made from transition metal tellurides have demonstrated significant potential for basic research and applications in various fields, yet until recently, their large-scale production has…