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Ultrafast Molecular Manipulations
Researchers trigger ultrafast response to see how molecules redistribute energy in quadrillionths of a second.
Researchers trigger ultrafast response to see how molecules redistribute energy in quadrillionths of a second.
Adding manganese atoms dramatically increases solar cell energy conversion by 300%.
For the first time, scientists measured transition state energies, providing new insights into reactions used in transportation, industry, energy and more.
New atomic transition found in xenon accurately calibrates neutral hydrogen density measurements in plasma experiments important in the pursuit of fusion energy.
A new technique synchronized high-energy electrons with an ultrafast laser pulse to probe how vibrational states of atoms change in time.
The metal-organic framework NU-1000 allows separation of toxic furanics from sugars, which is necessary for efficient ethanol production.
Scientists replace iron in muscle protein, combining the best aspects of chemical and biological catalysts for enhanced production of chemicals and fuels.
New method lets supercomputers model key details of greenhouse gases and molecules relevant to automobile combustion.
Seeding x-ray free electron lasers with customized electron beams produces incredibly stable laser pulses that could enable new scientific discoveries.
Scientists advance the precision controlled synthesis of gold nanocrystals, which could create new catalysts that improve industrial energy efficiency.
A new process controllably but instantly consolidates ceramic parts, potentially important for manufacturing.
A new energy-efficient separation of rare earth elements could provide a new domestic source of critical materials.