Analytical Chemistry
Dec 2, 2021
Wild blue wonder: X-ray beam explores food color protein
In food products, the natural blues tend to be moody.
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Materials Science
Nov 30, 2021
Miniature grinding mill provides observation of 'green' chemical reactions
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a new approach for observing mechanochemical reactions—where simple ingredients are ground up to make new chemical compounds and materials that can be used in anything ...
Materials Science
Nov 26, 2021
Thermoelectric crystal conductivity reaches a new high
Just as a voltage difference can generate electric current, a temperature difference can generate a current flow in thermoelectric materials governed by its "Peltier conductivity" (P). Now, researchers from Japan demonstrate ...
Condensed Matter
Nov 22, 2021
Scientists discover the first ferromagnetic quasicrystals
Since the discovery of quasicrystals (QCs), solids that mimic crystals in their long-range order but lack periodicity, scientists have sought physical properties related to their peculiar structure. Now, an international ...
Materials Science
Nov 16, 2021
Scientists monitor the formation of a chemical bond for the first time
A new study has for the first time been able to monitor the different stages of a chemical reaction, as one bond breaks and another forms. The work, involving Nottingham Trent University, the University of Southampton and ...
Materials Science
Nov 15, 2021
Surface science methodology reveals relaxation and failure mechanisms of energy storage devices
Long cycle life and high safety are required for energy storage devices (ESDs) in their large-scale applications. Therefore, it's important to explore both the operating and failure mechanisms of ESDs.
Optics & Photonics
Nov 9, 2021
Looking inside ephemeral ultrabright X-ray laser pulses
National University of Singapore scientists co-led an international collaboration to resolve the elusive wavefronts of X-ray free-electron lasers, paving the way towards high-throughput, high-resolution, machine-learning-enabled ...
Materials Science
Nov 5, 2021
Quicker, more precise way to find metallic glasses
Metallic glasses are being developed for a broad range of applications. The relatively new material is stronger than even the best metals, but with the pliability of plastic.
Biochemistry
Nov 4, 2021
Neutrons take a deep dive into water networks surrounding DNA
Water plays several important roles within the human body, even affecting the DNA in our cells. The entire surface of a DNA double helix is coated in layers of water molecules. This sheath of water attaches to the genetic ...
Materials Science
Oct 22, 2021
Researchers develop catalyst for stable reduction of carbon dioxide
Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) is an effective means of CO2Â resource utilization. The current developed catalysts can effectively catalyze CO2RR to prepare a variety of carbon-based fuels such as formic ...
