Chemistry

New technology strengthens recyclable plastics with carbon nanotubes

Scientists have found a new way to make recyclable plastics much stronger by using carbon nanotube derivatives. Plastics have a big environmental impact, and making...

Why Canadian trash costs $30,000 per gram

How do you turn nuclear waste into a $30,000-per-gram commodity? Tritium, once discarded as a by-product of Canadian nuclear reactors, is now one of the...

Turning plant waste into jet fuel: A breakthrough for sustainable aviation

Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to produce sustainable jet fuel from plant waste, specifically lignin—a tough, woody component...

Game-changing graphene coating could end antibiotic-resistant infections

Scientists have made a breakthrough in using graphene, a super-thin and strong material, to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This new development could have a significant impact...

Scientists discover unique quasiparticles in diamond crystals

A team of researchers from the University of Tsukuba has made an exciting discovery about the behavior of particles in diamond crystals. They observed a...

Scientists discover a fresh twist on kombucha by fermenting fruit juice

Kombucha, the fizzy and tangy drink made by fermenting tea, has become a popular choice for those seeking a refreshing and health-boosting beverage. But now,...

Scientists create innovative digital encoding system with color-changing pixels

A team of scientists has developed a groundbreaking digital encoding and data storage system that could revolutionize areas like cybersecurity and anti-counterfeiting. This new system...

Scientists discover key to extending the life of carbon-capture materials

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), working with the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made an important discovery that could make carbon-capture technologies...

Scientists develop new material to turn waste heat into green energy

Scientists at Penn State have made a significant breakthrough in the field of thermoelectric generators, which can turn waste heat into clean energy. This new...

How self-healing materials could power longer-lasting batteries

One of the biggest challenges in the fight against climate change is figuring out how to store energy from renewable sources like wind and...