Chemistry

Scientists create new alloy that boosts fuel cell performance beyond 2025 targets

Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology have developed a groundbreaking fuel cell catalyst made from a new alloy of platinum...

Scientists discover the hidden force behind giant gold nuggets

Scientists have long been intrigued by how large gold nuggets, often found in quartz veins, are formed. New research from Monash University suggests that earthquakes...

Scientists develop new gel to boost lithium-ion battery safety and lifespan

Chemists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have created a new type of gel that could significantly improve the safety and performance of lithium-ion...

Batteries are a growing source of ‘forever chemical’ pollution, warns study

Researchers have discovered that the manufacturing and disposal of lithium ion batteries is a large and growing source of environmental contamination from a sub-class...

New graphene technology could make batteries safer and more powerful

Researchers from Swansea University, in partnership with Wuhan University of Technology and Shenzhen University, have developed an exciting new technique for creating large-scale graphene...

Scientists develop all-in-one solution to eliminate ‘forever chemicals’ from water

Chemical engineers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have created a groundbreaking system that can trap and destroy harmful "forever chemicals" in water. These...

How much microplastic are you drinking? New tool helps you count

Microplastics and nanoplastics are everywhere—in our food, water, and even the air we breathe. These tiny plastic particles have been found in various parts of...

Scientists discover new battery material that could revolutionize energy storage

Scientists at MIT have discovered a new type of battery material that could revolutionize energy storage, making it cheaper and more efficient. This discovery could...

This sprayable gel could protect homes and buildings from wildfires

As wildfires become more frequent and intense due to climate change, finding new ways to protect homes and critical infrastructure is more important than...

Scientists create roadmap to design smart gels with extraordinary properties

Imagine a material that can change its shape, respond to light, or even act like an artificial muscle—all on demand. This is the promise of...