Michael Faraday (1791ā1867) was a British scientist and one of the most influential experimentalists in the history of science. Renowned for his work in electromagnetism and electrochemistry, Faraday made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of the fundamental principles governing electricity and magnetism. His experiments led to the discovery of electromagnetic induction and the laws of … Read more
A research team has successfully synthesized 3D copper-based complexes by introducing H4SiW12O40 and rare earth metals into a 2D structure. This innovative method led to the creation of three isostructural 3dā4f metal-incorporated POMs, showcasing significant promise for environmental monitoring. These complexes were then explored for their applications in fluorescence and electrochemistry. Surprisingly, the expanded structure … Read more
Scientists from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Department of Energy recently delved into the intriguing properties of hafnium oxide, also known as hafnia, due to its potential applications in cutting-edge semiconductor technology. Hafnia and similar materials exhibit a phenomenon called ferroelectricity, making them capable of retaining data even when power is disconnected. This property holds … Read more
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University, led by Professor Hiroshi Shiigi from the Graduate School of Engineering, have demonstrated that speed doesn’t necessarily equate to inefficiency. They’ve pioneered a technology, detailed in Analytical Chemistry, which rapidly and precisely gauges the number of viable bacteria in food products using electrochemistry and a water-soluble molecule called tetrazolium salt … Read more
Accessible and rapid COVID-19 testing has played a pivotal role in our battle against the pandemic, but it has not been without its challenges. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests, long considered the gold standard for diagnostic accuracy, come with significant drawbacks. They demand precious time, sometimes taking a day or more to produce results, and … Read more
Despite global efforts to transition to a circular plastics economy, more than 75% of the 400 metric tons of plastic produced annually worldwide still end up as waste. Addressing this challenge, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have presented an ingenious method to recycle a specific form of plastic that proves more difficult to … Read more
Researchers from the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering have developed a novel device that employs electrochemistry to enhance the efficiency of direct air carbon capture. This innovative approach aims to accelerate the adoption of this emerging technology. David Sinton, a professor in the department of mechanical and industrial engineering and a … Read more
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a novel approach to harness the potential of highly reactive radical molecules and make them work in pairs for transformative chemistry. By attaching large fragments to these molecules, they were able to increase their size, making them more stable and less reactive with their partners. The method involves using … Read more
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a sustainable method for forming carbon-carbon bonds without the need for expensive and rare metal catalysts. The interdisciplinary team of plasma engineers, chemists, and bioengineers used electricity and a plasma-liquid process to generate solvated electrons, which were then used to facilitate carbon-carbon bond formation in a pinacol … Read more