Chemistry

Scientists find way to turn CO2 into building materials

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking way to make concrete and cement more eco-friendly. By using seawater, electricity, and carbon dioxide (CO2), they...

Scientists develop advanced materials to improve power electronics

As global electricity demand grows, improving power electronics is crucial for making energy systems more efficient and reliable. Scientists are working to develop better materials...

New solar technology makes hydrogen production cheaper and more stable

A team of scientists from Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London has developed a new method for producing hydrogen using sunlight,...

How tiny particles and bacteria work together to harvest sunlight

Some things just work better in pairs—like peanut butter and jelly, or famous duos like Simon and Garfunkel. Now, scientists have discovered another unique partnership:...

Scientists develop super adsorbent to capture CO₂ from air

A research team from the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has developed a powerful new material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly...

Yale chemists discover a new way to turn carbon dioxide into useful chemicals

A team of Yale chemists has discovered a new method for transforming carbon dioxide (CO2) into a valuable chemical called formate, which is commonly...

Scientists find new method to recycle plastic using air and inexpensive catalyst

Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered a simple, eco-friendly way to break down plastic using just air moisture and a low-cost catalyst. This new method...

Scientists create powerful permanent magnet without expensive rare earth metals

A team of scientists in South Korea has developed a new way to make high-performance permanent magnets without using costly heavy rare earth elements. This...

A major breakthrough for better batteries: Scientists solve a long-standing mystery

Scientists from Skoltech, in collaboration with French researchers, have made an exciting discovery that could lead to better lithium-ion batteries—ones that store 30% more...

Scientists uncover hidden weaknesses in hot water bottles

Hot water bottles have been a household favorite for keeping warm and soothing aches for generations. However, a new study from the University of Liverpool...