Analyses of morphologies
The surface morphologies of both the original and modified sphagnum moss are presented in Fig. 2. The original sphagnum moss (Fig. 2a, b) displays a highly porous surface structure, making it highly suitable for…
Category: 6. Chemistry
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Rivaling TNT: Scientists Discover Bizarre “Magic Molecules” With Explosive Potential
Skoltech scientists discovered over 200 carbon-oxygen compounds with high energy potential, some rivaling TNT, offering new insights into non-nitrogen-based explosives and applications in energy, space, and chemical research. Skoltech researchers…
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Scientists 3D-Print Foam That Repairs Itself
UT Dallas researchers created a durable, self-repairing, and more recyclable 3D-printed foam using dynamic chemistry, opening new possibilities for sustainable manufacturing. From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere —…
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Impact of lanthanum doping on crystal structure and magnetic anisotropy of Mn-Zn soft nanoferrites
The performance of devices based on ferrite depends on their electrical and magnetic characteristics, underscoring the need for a thorough investigation of these properties for practical use. Microstructural factors such as grain size,…
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Synthesis of poly (acrylic acid) modified graphene/MoS2 heterostructure-based composite: an effective removal of Pb(II), Cd(II) and Zn(II) from wastewater
Adsorbent characterization
The surface morphologies of EG, EG/MoS2, and EG/MoS2/PAA composite are presented in Fig. 1 below. In Fig. 1(ai-ii), the SEM observation of EG showed the disorderedly stacked EG of diverse sizes and irregular shapes….
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Researchers improve chemical reaction that underpins products from foods to fuels
A chemical reaction that’s vital to a range of commercial and industrial goods may soon be initiated more effectively and less expensively thanks to a collaboration that included Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers.
The…
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Korean Scientists Develop World’s Most Efficient Hydrogen Catalyst Using 1/3 the Precious Metal
Designed a “core-shell structure catalyst” using cost-effective ruthenium to improve its potential for commercialization. Selected as a cover paper in the prestigious catalysis journal Energy & Environmental Science. Seoul National University’s…
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‘Real danger in this moment’ for America’s research enterprise | Opinion
The US National Academies, a non-profit organisation with roots going back to 1863 that provides the US government with evidence-based science and technology advice, has always been non-partisan. That’s why it is so significant that almost a…
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Trump’s new tariffs threaten the chemicals sector | Business
Sweeping new trade tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump in dramatic fashion on 2 April could devastate the already struggling chemical industry in the US and beyond.
A 10% baseline tariff will apply to imports into the US from all…
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Trump’s tariff stand-off | Opinion
The broad and variable trade tariffs introduced by US president Donald Trump are set to play havoc with complex chemical supply chains, with ripple effects proliferating across vast swathes of the manufacturing industry.
Trump’s…
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