Molecular Origami – a Breakthrough in Dynamic Materials
Molecular origami is the design and manipulation of molecules to form certain structures or shapes, which are frequently inspired by the art of origami. Researchers…
Chemistry
Scientists are working on Difficult-to-recycle Thermoset Polymers
A group of UK scientists has taken a step toward making several different types of plastic much easier to recycle by developing a process that…
Polyethylene Waste may become Obsolete
Experts have developed a method for converting polyethylene waste (PE) into valuable chemicals using light-driven photocatalysis. PE is the most commonly used plastic in the…
Making a New Type of Foam Packaging from Recycled Cardboard
Recycling old cardboard to make new foam packaging is a creative and environmentally friendly idea. Traditional foam packaging, such as expanded polystyrene (EPS) or polyethylene…
Salt as a Potential Heat-storage Material
Salt batteries can store summer heat for use in the winter, but which salt is best? Lian Blijlevens will defend her PhD thesis on salt…
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…
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…
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