Administrator MXene breakthrough boosts conductivity 160x with perfect atomic order A new breakthrough is transforming MXenes—ultra-thin, high-tech materials—into something far more powerful and precise. Researchers have developed a cleaner, more controlled way to build these materia... chemistry science
Administrator New hydrogen breakthrough turns waste heat into clean fuel A breakthrough hydrogen-production method could make clean fuel far cheaper and easier to generate. Researchers at the University of Birmingham developed a perovskite-based catalyst that splits water ... chemistry science
Administrator Fool’s gold isn’t so foolish: Scientists find hidden treasure in pyrite Researchers have discovered lithium hidden in pyrite within ancient shale rocks—an unexpected find that could reshape how we source this critical battery material. It raises the possibility of extract... chemistry science
Administrator These cheap solar cells work better because they’re flawed Perovskite solar cells shouldn’t work as well as they do—but they do. Scientists have now discovered that defects inside the material actually help, creating networks that separate and guide electric ... chemistry science
Administrator Scientists develop dirt-powered fuel cell that could replace batteries Scientists have developed a fuel cell that uses microbes in soil to produce electricity. The device can power underground sensors for tasks like monitoring moisture or detecting touch, without needing... chemistry science
Administrator Scientists discover massive natural hydrogen source beneath Canada Scientists in Canada have discovered that ancient underground rocks are naturally producing hydrogen gas — and lots of it. Measurements from mine boreholes in Ontario show the gas can flow continuousl... chemistry science
Administrator Ancient chemistry trick unlocks new type of glass that traps CO2 and hydrogen Researchers have discovered how to fine-tune a futuristic type of porous glass that can trap gases like CO2 and hydrogen. Inspired by centuries-old glassmaking techniques, the team added sodium and li... chemistry science
Administrator Scientists discover a strange hidden state in “sandwich” molecules Scientists have uncovered a strange hidden structure formed during the creation of metallocenes, a class of sandwich-like molecules used in everything from catalysis to medicine. The newly characteriz... chemistry science
Administrator A bizarre new state of matter may be hiding inside Uranus and Neptune Deep inside planets like Uranus and Neptune, scientists may have uncovered a bizarre new state of matter where atoms behave in unexpected ways. Advanced simulations suggest that carbon and hydrogen, u... chemistry science
Administrator The “impossible” LED that could change everything Scientists at the University of Cambridge have achieved what was once considered impossible by electrically powering insulating nanoparticles to create a completely new kind of LED. Using tiny organic... chemistry science
Administrator Scientists finally solve the 100-year mystery behind tough tires For nearly 100 years, reinforced rubber has powered everything from car tires to airplanes, yet scientists never fully understood why adding tiny particles of carbon black made rubber so incredibly st... chemistry science
Administrator This new aluminum could replace rare metals and cut costs dramatically A team at King’s College London has created a powerful new aluminum compound capable of doing the work of expensive rare metals. Its unique triangular structure gives it remarkable stability and react... chemistry science