Activation of peroxymonosulfate and photothermal for removal of phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives
At present, the traditional ways to deal with phenolic organic pollutants and lignin derivatives are mainly physical adsorption and biodegradation. The main disadvantages of these methods are incomplete treatment and long treatment periods. Although.....»»
The largest dam removal in history stirs hopes of restoring California tribes" way of life
At first, the dead floated downstream a few at a time. Then they came by the hundreds, and then the thousands......»»
Researchers realize orientation control of cMOF nanofilms
Researchers from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Kyoto University have proposed a strategy to grow "face-on" and "edge-on" conductive metal-organic frameworks (cMOF) nanofilms on substrates by control.....»»
Twitter/X"s removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even further
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has stripped headlines and preview information from links, making it even more difficult for users with disabilities to navigate the site. Once again, Elon Musk's design decisions for the rebranded X (formerly T.....»»
Deciphering the intensity of past ocean currents
Ocean currents determine the structure of the deep-sea ocean floor and the transport of sediments, organic carbon, nutrients and pollutants. In flume-tank experiments, researchers from MARUM—Center for Marine Environmental Sciences at the Universit.....»»
Exciton-scissoring perfluoroarenes trigger photomultiplication in full color organic image sensors
In a recent study, a joint research team from POSTECH, UNIST, and Hanyang University has discovered a new functionality of perfluoroarenes that enables exciton scissoring in photomultiplication-type organic photodiodes (PM-OPDs) without the use of co.....»»
Using metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases
A team of chemists from Cornell University, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology and Southern Methodist University, has found a way to use metal organic frameworks to provide a safer and cleaner way to handle fluorinated gases. Their study i.....»»
Chemists obtain derivatives of the natural polymer chitosan, which outpace existing antibiotics
RUDN University chemists and colleagues from Belarus obtained derivatives of the natural polymer chitosan, which exceeded existing antibiotics in antibacterial activity. Moreover, the new substances are non-toxic, and the production method is safe. T.....»»
Novel organic-inorganic semiconductor generates circularly polarized light
A research team under the direction of Prof. Dr. Felix Deschler at Heidelberg University's Institute for Physical Chemistry has developed a semiconductor that efficiently generates light and simultaneously gives that light a certain spin. According t.....»»
Biodegradable bags not currently recommended for recycling organic waste
Bags made from biodegradable materials for collecting organic household waste have been available on the market for several years. Now researchers in a large-scale pilot study have conducted an extensive investigation into whether these bags fully de.....»»
Machine learning reveals how to dissolve polymeric materials in organic solvents
Dissolving polymers with organic solvents is the essential process in the research and development of polymeric materials, including polymer synthesis, refining, painting, and coating. Now more than ever recycling plastic waste is a particularly impe.....»»
Azul Code Inventory identifies dead and unused source code for removal
Azul announced Code Inventory, a new feature of Azul Vulnerability Detection that provides developers and DevOps teams a precise catalog of the source code actually used in production by Java applications, making it easy to accurately identify dead a.....»»
New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants—saving money and emissions
In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have developed an economical way to make succinic acid, an important industrial chemical, from sug.....»»
NHTSA opens safety probe into 184,000 VW Atlas crossovers after braking complaints
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation said it received 59 complaints alleging unintentional activation of the front-assist automatic emergency braking system in 2018-19 Volkswagen Atlas crossovers. Of those complaints, five alleged minor injuries r.....»»
Ancient architecture inspires a new way to work with metal-organic frameworks
A centuries-old technique for constructing arched stone windows has inspired a new way to form tailored nanoscale windows in porous functional materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)......»»
Researchers construct a highly efficient photocatalytic system based on titanium dioxide nanomaterials
The heterogeneous photocatalysis (HPC) based Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is an eco-friendly technique for purifying water from organic and biological pollutants in environmental systems. The photocatalysts' overall catalytic performance usually.....»»
Researchers revive a chemical synthesis method abandoned a century ago. Why?
Organic synthesis is the art of creating molecules, used for creating essential items like pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and materials for high-tech gadgets such as smartphones. Think of it as playing with LEGO bricks at a microscopic level—chemi.....»»
Ductile oligomeric acceptor enables highly efficient and mechanically robust flexible organic solar cells
A research group led by Prof. Ge Ziyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has incorporated a ductile oligomeric acceptor (DOA) into the polymer donors and small molecule acceptors.....»»
Researchers reveal different photocatalytic process of Cr(VI) on cellulose- and lignin-rich biochar
As much as 300 to 500 billion tons of biochar are reported to be in soil, sediment and aquatic habitats in China. The discovery of photocatalytic activity of biochar opens up a new frontier in understanding how this substance affects and regulates ge.....»»
Researchers create formula for first synthetic sugarcane molasses with fully reproducible composition
Molasses, a broad term used to describe concentrated sugarcane or sugarbeet juice solutions after removal of sucrose crystals, are an industrial byproduct of the raw sugar production process. Natural molasses have variable compositions that are not e.....»»
Scientists develop an electrically driven organic semiconductor laser
Scientists at St Andrews are leading a significant breakthrough in a decades-long challenge to develop compact laser technology......»»