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New studies identify key molecular characteristics to potentially separate rare earth metals cleanly and efficiently with light.
Scientists unlock mystery that could help reduce emissions of fine particles from combustion engines and other sources.
Precise positioning of oxygens could help engineer faster, more efficient energy-relevant chemical transformations.
Water molecules line up tiny particles to attach and form minerals; understanding how this happens impacts energy extraction and storage along with waste disposal.
The element’s unusual electron structure and behavior are vital to understanding and exploiting the chemical bonding and reactivity of the heavy elements.
Crests of watery waves breaking in oil may be the gatekeepers to transport vital chemicals in industrial separation process.
Research offers new insights for maximizing sugar production in biofuel crops.
Water changes how cobalt-based molecule turns carbon dioxide into chemical feedstock.
Americium(III) is selectively and efficiently separated from europium(III) by an extractant in an ionic liquid.
Understanding assembly principles may inspire new approaches for making valuable products.
First known material capable of emitting single photons at room temperature and telecom wavelengths.
The arrangement of electrons in an exotic human-made element shows that certain properties of heavy elements cannot be predicted using lighter ones.
