Engineers Tackle a Difficult-to-map Class of Materials
Materials that are challenging to map can include complex structures, such as certain types of alloys, composites, or unconventional materials with unique properties. Materials scientists…
Chemistry
Lutetium Tantalate – a Chemical Compound
Lutetium tantalate, also known as LuTaO4, is a chemical compound composed of lutetium, tantalum, and oxygen. It is made up of lutetium (Lu), tantalum (Ta),…
With a New Catalyst, durable Plastic Pollution Degrades easily and cleanly
Nylon-6, which is found in fishing nets, carpet, and clothing, is a major contributor to plastic pollution, including ocean pollution. Chemists have now developed a…
A Greener Solution Drives a New Method for Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries
Used lithium-ion batteries from cell phones, laptops, and an increasing number of electric vehicles are piling up, but the only ways to recycle them are…
Better Capture of the Effect of Aerosol Particles on Clouds and Climate
Global measurements and model calculations show that a simple formula can successfully capture the complex relationship between the chemistry and climate impact of aerosol particles.…
Lutetium Phosphide – an inorganic compound
Lutetium phosphide is an inorganic compound of lutetium and phosphorus with the chemical formula LuP. The compound forms dark crystals and does not dissolve in…
Lutetium Aluminum Garnet – an inorganic compound
Lutetium aluminum garnet is a compound or alloy made up of the elements lutetium (Lu) and aluminum (Al). LuAG (molecular formula Lu3Al5O12) is an inorganic…
Chromium is used to replace rare and Expensive Noble Metals
Expensive noble metals are frequently used to illuminate screens or convert solar energy into fuels. Chemists at the University of Basel have now succeeded in…
Green Energy could benefit from a New Battery
A chemist imagines a world in which every home is powered by renewable energy stored in batteries. He invented a new battery, which could have…
Post-mortem Chemistry
The biochemical changes that occur in a body after death are referred to as post-mortem chemistry. It is a subdiscipline of chemistry that investigates the…
Pushing the Limits of Environmentally Friendly Chemical Production
Pushing the boundaries of environmentally friendly chemical production entails using novel approaches and technologies to reduce environmental impact while maintaining efficiency. A group of forward-thinking…
Lanthanum Acetylacetonate – a coordination compound
Lanthanum acetylacetonate is a coordination molecule with the chemical formula La(C5H7O2)3, also known as La(acac)3. It is a chemical compound made up of lanthanum (La)…
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