Bivalve Hinge Teaches Scientists About Material Fatigue Resistance
The hinge of a bivalve refers to the specialized anatomical structure that allows the two halves, or valves, of the shell to open and close.…
Chemistry
A Study Shows that Hypochlorite can Both Injure and Benefit Human Beings
Human cells have the ability to produce hypochlorite, the same substance found in household bleach that kills bacteria and viruses. The health issues linked to…
Complex Metal Complexes have a “Cheat Sheet” Summarizing their Structure and Behavior Published
Complex metal compounds, also known as coordination compounds or coordination complexes, are molecules that contain a central metal ion or atom surrounded by a group…
Using Field Emission Microscopy, One may Visualize the Electronic Molecular Orbitals of Single Molecules
Electronic molecular orbitals are quantum mechanical descriptions of the distribution of electrons in a molecule. They are obtained through the process of solving the Schrödinger…
Sodium Selenate – an inorganic compound
Sodium selenate is an inorganic compound with the formula Na2SeO4, not to be confused with sodium selenite. It is available as an anhydrous salt, a…
3D Pattern Creation Using a Ceramic Eutectic System and Chemical Vapor Deposition for New Solid-State Phosphors
When several solid phases arise from a liquid phase and self-organize to produce a three-dimensional (3D) pattern, this is when metals and ceramics acquire their…
Using a Solvothermal Approach, a Team Creates a Highly Active Covalent Organic Framework from Benzimidazole Monomer
With its high gravimetric energy density and clean, carbon-free fuel, hydrogen (H2) is emerging as a viable substitute for depleting fossil fuels. Unrestricted solar energy…
Biperiodic Trends and Increased Oxygen Reduction Reaction Activity of Lanthanide-Doped Molybdenum Disulfide
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is an electrochemical process that involves the reduction of oxygen molecules to water in various energy conversion devices, such as…
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation
UV germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is a disinfection technique that uses UV (UV) light, specifically UV-C (180-280 nm), to kill or inactivate microorganisms. UVGI is a…
Solar Water Disinfection
Solar water disinfection is a portable water purification method that uses solar energy to disinfect biologically contaminated (e.g., bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and worms) water. It…
Pasteurization – a process of food preservation
Pasteurization, also known as pasteurisation, is a food preservation process in which packaged and unpackaged foods (such as milk and fruit juices) are heated to…
Sodium Selenide
Sodium selenide, also known as Na2Se, is an inorganic compound composed of sodium and selenium. It is a crystalline solid that ranges in color from…
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