Chemistry

Scientists perfect lab-grown diamonds for future electronics and quantum sensors

Researchers are making exciting progress in developing lab-grown diamonds specifically for advanced electronics, quantum sensors, and high-tech devices. Unlike diamonds used in jewelry, these diamonds...

Scientists find new way to turn wastewater into valuable materials

Scientists are exploring a new way to turn wastewater into valuable resources, paving the way for more sustainable materials. Research from Aalborg University in Denmark,...

Scientists create “sticky” diamond layers for quantum and electronics devices

Diamonds are known for their durability, thermal efficiency, and stability, making them ideal materials for electronics and quantum devices. However, diamonds are challenging to integrate...

New simple technique makes glass water-repellent and color-changing

A team of researchers from Japan’s National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and the University of Connecticut has developed a straightforward printing method to...

Scientists use magnetic fields to uncover secrets of battery aging

A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new way to study how batteries age over...

Chemists break 100-year-old rule, changing the way we think about molecules

For nearly 100 years, a basic rule in organic chemistry has shaped the way scientists create molecules, especially in pharmaceuticals. Known as "Bredt’s rule," this...

From trash to treasure: Scientists turn carbon fiber waste into medical gold

A team of researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) has developed a breakthrough way to recycle carbon fiber composites, commonly used in...

New gold technology could sterilize implants and fight infections

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new method to sterilize medical implants using gold nanorods. This technology uses tiny rods...

New fire-safe system powers green hydrogen production with zinc-air battery

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new system for producing hydrogen safely and efficiently. The team, led...

Scientists create stronger, greener 3D-printed concrete to cut carbon emissions

Researchers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have developed a new type of 3D-printed concrete that is both stronger and more environmentally friendly. By adding...