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Developing a highly active and acid-stable catalyst for water splitting could significantly impact solar energy technologies.
Researchers develop the fastest synthetic catalyst for producing hydrogen gas, potentially leading to a new environmentally friendly, affordable fuel.
Neutron-scattering studies reveal surprising formation of ammonia after acetonitrile is turned into graphitic polymer, opening doors for catalyst-free industrial reactions at room temperature.
The metal-organic framework NU-1000 allows separation of toxic furanics from sugars, which is necessary for efficient ethanol production.
Combining two types of catalysts speeds conversion of carbon dioxide into an industrial feedstock.
Scientists identified defects responsible for detrimental blinking that limits nanoparticle use in LEDs, solar cells, and lasers.
Towards higher energy density batteries: singly charged lithium ions replaced by doubly charged magnesium ions.
Near the onset of superconductivity, continuous exchange of electrons occurs between distinct, liquid-like magnetic phases in an iron-based superconductor.
Penetrating x-rays can image defects and phase changes during battery charging and discharging.
Innovative materials adsorb carbon dioxide via an unprecedented cooperative insertion mechanism.
Atomic-scale defects in graphene are shown to selectively allow protons to pass through a barrier that is just one carbon atom thick.
Nanowire-based design incorporates two semiconductors to enhance absorption of light.
