Chemistry

Researchers create a Highly CO-tolerant Anode Catalyst for Fuel Cells

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

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

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 – 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 – 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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
Analyzing the Dynamics of Oxygen Storage in Three-way Catalysts

Analyzing the Dynamics of Oxygen Storage in Three-way Catalysts

Because vehicular pollutants contribute to poor air quality, governments all over the world are imposing stricter emission standards for automobiles. This necessitates the development of…
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