New research inspired by the intricate structure of butterfly wings has led to a method for fine-tuning catalytic reactions, enhancing selectivity and efficiency in chemical…
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Recent research on TATB-based polymer-bonded explosives (PBXs) has focused on understanding and controlling their irreversible thermal expansion, which affects shape stability and safety. Innovations in…
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have innovated a method to convert polyethylene waste into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis and solar energy, paving the…
A new technique using liquid metals as catalysts promises to revolutionize the chemical industry by enabling low-temperature, energy-efficient chemical reactions, potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions…
A collaborative research team has developed a new catalyst for ethylene production through oxidative coupling of methane, achieving over 30% yield. This marks a significant…
Investigators are developing synthetic programmable bacteria to help kill cancerous tissue. Credit: Texas A&M Engineering https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1009258 https://chat.openai.com/c/6cfb1180-0a40-409b-b230-817e653d2c44 Texas A&M University researchers are co-leading a $20…
Researchers have developed a prototype system that replicates photosynthesis to generate methane from sunlight, water, and CO2. This innovation marks a significant step towards sustainable…
A process developed by Rice engineers and collaborators yields 2D halide perovskite crystal layers of ideal thickness and purity through dynamic control of the crystallization…
MIT chemists are reducing the carbon footprint of chemical fertilizers by using nitrogen-fixing bacteria as a sustainable alternative. They developed a protective metal-organic coating that…
Researchers at Washington State University have discovered self-sustained oscillations in the Fischer Tropsch process, a key industrial method for converting coal, natural gas, or biomass…
UC Riverside engineers have created a unique liquid fuel that ignites solely through electric current, enhancing safety by eliminating accidental fire risks. This innovative fuel,…
The image shows the protein traps, which consist of nanoscale chambers and polymers that form gates above. These “doors” are opened up by increasing the…
Researchers have developed a method to upcycle plastics into valuable surfactants used in products like soap and detergents. This discovery, rooted in the molecular similarity…
University of Wisconsin-Madison chemical engineers have made a breakthrough in computational chemistry by developing a model of catalytic reactions at the atomic scale. This new…
A scanning electron microscopy image reveals the beautiful shapes of tiny structures known as MXenes, which are of interest to scientists for new devices and…
Intricate glass designs can be made with origami and cutting techniques. Credit: Yang Xu Chemical engineers have innovated on the ancient art of origami, developing…
Using energy from light equivalent to sunlight the artificial photosynthesis system uses enzymes and a rhodium catalyst to produce a biodegradable plastic precursor. Now for…
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed a new biobased material, a form of powder based on cellulose nanocrystals to purify water from…
ORNL’s award-winning ultraclean condensing high-efficiency natural gas furnace features an affordable add-on technology that can remove more than 99.9% of acidic gases and other emissions.…
Researchers have found an effective new method for removing carbon dioxide from the ocean. It could be implemented by ships that would process seawater as…