Chemistry
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New solid-state material converts sunlight into higher-energy UV light
A new solid-state material from Kyushu University turns visible light into high-energy UV at sunlight intensity. By attaching alkyl chains to the sp³ carbon…
Simple water trick slashes diesel engine pollution by over 60%
A simple water-diesel fuel blend could slash diesel engine pollution by over 60% without requiring engines to be redesigned. Credit: Shutterstock Diesel engines power…
New research reveals the hidden pollution left behind by fireworks
Fireworks may light up the sky, but new research shows they leave behind a surprising mix of pollution in the air and water. Credit:…
Scientists found two powerful new ways to destroy forever chemicals
Plasma plus cavitation: Cold atmospheric plasma destroys toxic pollutants at the interface between gas bubbles and water. Credit: B. Schröder/HZDR Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum…
A strange quantum effect dramatically boosts energy transfer
Schematic of proton shuttle-assisted triplet energy transfer. Credit: DICP Electron and proton motion often work together in both living systems and engineered materials. The…
This new alloy is up to 10 times stronger than steel and surprisingly flexible
Engineers turned a brittle metal compound into an ultra-strong, flexible material that could help power the next generation of high-performance engines. Credit: AI/ScienceDaily.com Materials…
New process turns plastic waste into hydrogen fuel while trapping the carbon
An illustration of a thermal treatment process that transforms heterogeneous plastic waste into a biomass-like hydrogen source, enabling hydrogen production without carbon dioxide emissions.…
Cell-inspired nanoreactor turns sunlight into hydrogen peroxide
Nanoreactor mimics living cells for enhanced artificial photosynthesis. Credit: JACS Researchers have created a hollow CdS@polydopamine nanoreactor that imitates two important features of living…
New fuel cell breakthrough could help power energy-hungry data centers
A new fuel-cell design could help data centers generate more of their own electricity while easing growing pressure on the power grid. Credit: Shutterstock…
Ordinary WiFi can now identify you with near-perfect accuracy
Researchers found that ordinary WiFi routers could quietly identify people with nearly 100% accuracy, potentially turning everyday wireless networks into invisible surveillance systems. Credit:…