Zinc Peroxide
At room temperature, zinc peroxide (ZnO2) appears as a bright yellow powder. It has the appearance of a white powder. Historically, it was used as…
Chemistry
Researchers create a Highly CO-tolerant Anode Catalyst for Fuel Cells
As people seek cleaner transportation, hydrogen fuel cells for automotive applications are becoming more popular. However, the technology has historically been hampered by component cost…
Making Polyurethane Foams that are more Sustainable and Recyclable
The Earth’s resources are limited, and it is critical that we only take what we need and do our part to protect what is left…
For a Hydrogen Economy, a New Catalyst may be Essential
Hydrogen is an enthralling energy carrier. It is made from electricity and water. Its conversion to heat or power is straightforward and clean. When hydrogen…
Sodium Peroxide – an inorganic compound
Sodium peroxide has the formula Na2O2 and is an inorganic compound. It has the appearance of a yellow-white to yellow granular solid. This yellowish solid…
Toluene – a Substituted Aromatic Hydrocarbon
Toluene, also known as toluol, is an aromatic substituted hydrocarbon. It is a colorless, water-insoluble liquid with the odor of paint thinners. It is a…
Uncovering the Mysteries of Microplastics Emitted by Tires
Plastic waste in the oceans and other bodies of water is a serious environmental issue that is currently being researched. Almost every month, new reports…
Caesium Hydroxide – an Inorganic Compound
Calcium hydroxide, also known as slaked lime, has the chemical formula CsOH. It is a strong base (pKa= 15.76), similar to sodium and potassium hydroxides.…
A Revolutionary new Synthetic Chemistry Method
Radicals play an astounding range of roles in an astounding range of sciences and technologies. Our understanding of their structures’ near-limitless flexibility and the vast…
Changes in Photoelectrodes when in Contact with Water
Photoelectorchemical (PEC) water splitting is an appealing method for producing environmentally friendly and sustainable hydrogen. An efficient PEC process is based on appropriate semiconductor materials,…
How Smaller Bubbles make Catalysts more Effective
Catalysis is the process of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction by using a catalyst. Catalysts are not consumed in the reaction and thus…
Refinement of MRI Contrast Agent Analysis
Contrast agents are drugs that boost the information content of diagnostic images. They improve the sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic images by changing the intrinsic…
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