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Researchers Devise a Way to Engineer Yeast to Valuable Commodity Chemical

The science is clear: fossil fuels are harmful to the environment. So why is it so difficult for us to stop using them- Economic reasons are at least part of the answer.

29 Nov 2021

Engineered Microbes can Provide a Sustainable Replacement for Fossil Fuels

If the petrochemical industry is ever to wean itself off oil and gas, it has to find sustainably-sourced chemicals that slip effortlessly into existing processes for making products such as fuels, lubricants and plastics.

24 Nov 2021

RUB Researchers Investigate How Positively and Negatively Charged Ions Behave at Interfaces

How positively and negatively charged ions behave at the interface between a solid surface and an aqueous solution has been investigated by researchers from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, its sister research network CALSOLV in Berkeley, and the University of Evry in Paris.

24 Nov 2021

Using Novel, Inexpensive Catalysts to Carry Out Chemical Reactions

Alkynes have many uses in industry. Until now, it was assumed that gold- or platinum-based catalysts were absolutely necessary for certain chemical reactions with alkynes.

24 Nov 2021

Research Reveals the Formation Mechanism of Iso-Paraffins Over Emerging Bifunctional Catalysts

Catalytic transformation of syngas (a mixture of H2 and CO), an important platform for the utilization of non-oil carbon resources including coal, natural gas, CO2, and even carbon-containing waste, into hydrocarbon products has drawn much research attention in recent years.

24 Nov 2021

New Chemical Technology can Produce Petroleum-Like Liquids from Renewable Plants

A team of researchers from the U.S. National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers based at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a chemical technology of combined fermentation and chemical refining that can produce petroleum-like liquids from renewable plants.

24 Nov 2021

Biomass Converted to HTCC Photocatalysts for H2O2 Synthesis in Water

The use of biomass as a sustainable, green resource for a multitude of industrial applications has been extensively explored in recent years. To investigate the novel use of biomass as a photocatalyst for H2O2 synthesis from water, a paper has been published in ACS Catalysis.

23 Nov 2021

New Single-Atom Dimer Electrocatalyst for Green Hydrogen Production

The restricted reservoir of fossils fuels and the accelerating risks of climate change have motivated scientists to develop alternative technologies to synthesize eco-friendly fuels.

22 Nov 2021

Ternary Ruthenium Complex Hydrides Favor Ammonia Production Under Mild Conditions

Ammonia is the feedstock for nitrogen fertilizers and thus vital to the sustainable development of society.

22 Nov 2021

Using Acid Leaching to Recover Metals from Circuit Board Waste

A team of researchers from Brazil recently reviewed the extraction of valuable metals from electronic wastes using the chemical leaching process. This study has been published in the Journal of Environmental Chemical Eng...

19 Nov 2021

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Chemistry News

Researchers Devise a Way to Engineer Yeast to Valuable Commodity Chemical

Engineered Microbes can Provide a Sustainable Replacement for Fossil Fuels

RUB Researchers Investigate How Positively and Negatively Charged Ions Behave at Interfaces

Using Novel, Inexpensive Catalysts to Carry Out Chemical Reactions

Research Reveals the Formation Mechanism of Iso-Paraffins Over Emerging Bifunctional Catalysts

New Chemical Technology can Produce Petroleum-Like Liquids from Renewable Plants

Biomass Converted to HTCC Photocatalysts for H2O2 Synthesis in Water

New Single-Atom Dimer Electrocatalyst for Green Hydrogen Production

Ternary Ruthenium Complex Hydrides Favor Ammonia Production Under Mild Conditions

Using Acid Leaching to Recover Metals from Circuit Board Waste

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

SU7000 & SU8700 Schottky Field Emission SEMs: Ultra High-Resolution & Analytical Imaging

TSL-570: High Performance Tunable Laser

Advanced Reconstruction Toolbox from ZEISS

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What is the Gold Foil Covering Spacecraft and Satellites?

Sheet Resistance Measurement on TOPCon Solar Cells

The Link Between FIB-SEM and TEM

Comprehensive Guide: Checkweighing

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

How are Fine Ceramics Supporting the Next Generation of Renewable Energy?

Beyond Lithium: How Group14 Is Redefining the Future of Battery Technology

1Aluminum-Scandium Alloys: A Game Changer for Hydrogen Energy

2Recycled Milled Carbon Fibers for Automotive Parts Manufacturing

3NanoMOFs: Enhancing Anti-Counterfeiting Through Multi-Spectral Photonic Security

4Developing Digital Twins for Durable 3D-Printed Military Parts

5Improving Wound Care with Bioactive Material-Based Dressings

6Neutrinos are at Least a Million Times Lighter Than Electrons

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