When Predictions of Theoretical Chemists Become Reality
Ultrathin materials are extremely interesting as building blocks for next generation nano electronic devices, as it is much easier to make circuits and other complex structures
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Building Blocks for 'Green' Construction
A new kind of rubber polymer can be compressed and heated with fillers to create construction materials of the future
Chemical Recycling Makes Useful Product from Waste Bioplastic
In a new study, researchers have shown that a chemical process can be used to break down real consumer plastics and produce the green solvent, called methyl lactate
Next-Generation Solar Cells Pass Strict International Tests
Perovskite crystals could underpin cheap renewable energy
A Portable Solution for Microplastics Analysis
Innovative technologies and new possibilities for portable FT-IR microspectroscopy
Mass Producing Surfaces That Grip like Gecko Feet
In a new study, researchers have developed a method of making gecko-inspired adhesive materials that is much more cost-effective than current methods
Water-Splitting Module a Source of Perpetual Energy
'Artificial leaf' concept inspires Rice University research into solar-powered fuel production
How Much Microplastic Pollution Is in Lake Erie?
Study shows different types of plastics accumulating in different portions of the lake
Keeping Bacteria from Cross-Contaminating Fresh Produce
Texas A&M researchers have created a coating that can be applied to surfaces like conveyor belts and collection buckets
A New Way to Cool Electronic Devices, Recover Waste Heat
Scientists have created a hydrogel that successfully cooled a cell phone battery while converting the excess heat into electricity