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‘Breathing’ Crystals That Deliver Oxygen on Demand Could Advance Future Fuel Cells

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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) have the potential to extend the driving range of electric vehicles and power stationary generators while keeping emissions low. The challenge, however, is that these systems typically require extremely high operating temperatures. Researchers from South Korea and Japan may have found a solution. The team created a new crystalline material […]

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Researchers Devise Precise Method For Carbon Insertion In Aromatics

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A research team has developed an electrochemical technique enabling highly selective single-carbon insertion at the para position of polysubstituted pyrroles. This method holds significant potential for use in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly in pharmaceutical development. Their findings were published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society on July 14. “Our aim was to tackle

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New Fungus-based Material is Biodegradable, Edible… and Alive

Materials Science, Tech /

Researchers have been using fungi to create innovative materials, such as fire-resistant insulation for buildings and even 3D-printed batteries. A New Approach to Mycelium-Based Materials Now, one of the scientists involved in this line of research, Dr. Gustav Nyström, along with Ashutosh Sinha from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), have

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New Spongy Material Harvests Drinkable Water from Air in Emergency Situations

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One of the major challenges in disaster relief is ensuring the availability of clean drinking water for those affected. Researchers from RMIT University in Australia, along with five Chinese institutes, have developed a clever and simple solution: a device that extracts potable water from the air. Innovative Material for Water Extraction The team created an

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Breakthrough Imaging Technique Sheds Light on Nanoscale Photocatalysis

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Photocatalysis—the process by which light drives chemical reactions—has long been hailed as a promising route toward clean energy and environmental remediation. Yet, the fine details of how these reactions unfold at the microscopic level, particularly at the interface between a solid catalyst and a liquid electrolyte, have remained elusive—until now. In a groundbreaking study published

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AI develops an ultra-light carbon nanomaterial with the strength of steel.

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By leveraging machine learning, a Canadian research team has developed ultrahigh-strength carbon nanolattices that rival the strength of carbon steel while remaining as lightweight as Styrofoam. Last month, the team emphasized that AI had, for the first time, optimized nano-architected materials.Peter Serles from the University of Toronto, a co-author of the study published in Advanced

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Watch: First-Ever Nanoscale Video of Hydrogen and Oxygen Atoms Forming Water

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We all know the basic equation: hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. Now, scientists have taken it a step further, capturing the very first molecular-scale video of this iconic reaction. This breakthrough could ultimately pave the way for innovative methods to produce large quantities of drinking water. Palladium, a rare element, is a highly effective catalyst

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Sunlight Converts CO2 and Methane into Valuable Chemicals

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Drawing inspiration from natural photosynthesis, scientists have developed a technique that uses sunlight to convert two major greenhouse gases into valuable chemicals for fuel and industrial applications. Researchers from McGill University have created a novel process called photo-driven oxygen-atom-grafting. This method employs gold, palladium, and gallium nitride as catalysts to transform carbon dioxide and methane

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A Simple Method Removes Over 98% of Nanoplastic Particles from Water

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Microplastics have been discovered in the Arctic sea and even trapped in the ice. The Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean, is contaminated with plastic debris, and Mount Everest has also been found to have microplastic pollution. Our drinking water and food, particularly processed items in single-use packaging, contain microplastics. Recent research has

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Are There More Elements in the Periodic Table?

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The periodic table, as we know it today, contains all the elements discovered or synthesized and confirmed till now. However, the quest for new elements is an ongoing scientific endeavor. Here’s a look at the current status and potential future additions: Current Status Potential Future Additions Experimental Techniques Future Discoveries While the periodic table currently

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