Lanthanum Oxide – an inorganic compound Lanthanum(III) oxide, often known as lanthana, has the chemical formula La2O3. It is an inorganic compound comprising the rare earth element lanthanum and oxygen. It…
Lanthanum Phosphide – an inorganic compound Lanthanum phosphide is an inorganic compound of lanthanum and phosphorus with the chemical formula LaP. It belongs to the category of binary compounds, where lanthanum…
Lanthanum Carbide – a chemical compound Lanthanum carbide, or LaC2, is a chemical compound. It is being investigated in relation to the production of specific types of superconductors and nanotubes. It…
Lanthanum Aluminate – an inorganic compound Lanthanum aluminate is an inorganic compound having the chemical formula LaAlO3, commonly abbreviated as LAO. It is an optically clear ceramic oxide with a deformed…
A Novel Deposition Process Sheds information on Perovskite Hydrides Perovskites are currently a popular topic in materials research because to their exceptional features and possible applications, which include sustainable energy technologies, catalysis, and optoelectronics,…
Molten-salt Battery Molten-salt batteries are a type of battery that uses molten salts as an electrolyte and has both a high energy density and power density. It…
Photonic Crystal – an optical nanostructure A photonic crystal is an optical nanostructure with a periodically changing refractive index. It is a material structure whose dielectric characteristics vary periodically, affecting the…
Negative Thermal Expansion (NTE) Negative thermal expansion (NTE) is a unique physicochemical process in which some materials contract when heated rather than expanding, as most other materials do. It…
Using Self-cleaning Wall Paint Beautiful white wall paint does not stay beautiful and white forever. Often, various substances from the air accumulate on its surface. This can be a…
Laser-treated Cork Absorbs Oil in a Carbon-neutral Ocean Cleaning Researchers employ laser treatments to make common cork into an effective tool for repairing oil spills. They experimented with different fast-pulsing laser treatments, closely examining…
Cathodic Protection – a technique for controlling corrosion Cathodic protection is a technique for controlling corrosion on a metal surface by making it the cathode of an electrochemical cell. This is usually accomplished…
Harnessing Hydrogen at the Genesis of Life A new study reveals how hydrogen gas, the energy of the future, provided energy during the beginning of life 4 billion years ago. Hydrogen gas…