Catalytic synthesis of phenols with nitrous oxide
The emission of greenhouse gases threatens the global environment, and scientists around the world are increasingly committed to addressing this issue. While many research groups focus on carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) revalorization strategie.....»»
Safe, sustainable photo-on-demand synthesis of polypeptide precursors
In nature, there are animals that make fibers that are strong and elastic—for example, the thread that spiders produce to make webs. These fibers have a polypeptide structure and serve as inspiration for research into the development of functional.....»»
Climate Questions: What are the sources of emissions?
Greenhouse gases, like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases, are all heating up the planet. So what are the main human activities that cause them?.....»»
Layered double hydroxides for oxygen evolution reactions
To guide the design and synthesis of electrocatalysts toward highly efficient oxygen evolution reactions (OER), researchers from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology have summarized four common strategies to improve the OER performance of la.....»»
Successful synthesis of rare isotopic atropisomers with high rotational stability
Stereochemistry, or the study of spatial arrangements of the atoms in a molecule, is a highly explored subdiscipline of organic chemistry. It has led to the synthesis of numerous chiral compounds—compounds with non-superimposable mirror images or e.....»»
Shutterstock partners with OpenAI to sell AI-generated artwork, compensate artists
As DALL-E synthesis comes to Shutterstock, Getty Images makes countermoves. Enlarge / The Shutterstock logo over an image generated by DALL-E. (credit: Shutterstock / OpenAI) Today, Shutterstock announced that it has partnered.....»»
New potential from one-pot, one-step polymer synthesis
Making complex polymers with precisely controlled structures is much simpler thanks to a new one-pot, one-step synthesis procedure......»»
CAEC begins to ship LFPO batteries used in UPS
Changs Ascending Enterprise (CAEC) in September 2022 began to ship LFPO (lithium ferrous phosphate oxide) batteries used in UPS (uninterruptible power supply) to a leading semiconductor-grade silicon wafer maker, according to the company......»»
Fake Joe Rogan interviews fake Steve Jobs in an AI-powered podcast
Voice synthesis PR stunt calls upon the dead to help sell an AI product. Enlarge / Which Steve Jobs is the real one? (credit: Ars Technica) A voice synthesis company based in Dubai published a fictional podcast interview betwe.....»»
Metal-organic frameworks behave like enzymes in catalysis
The construction of substrate-specific nanopockets in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with allosteric effects has been demonstrated to facilitate the formation of the transition state in catalytic reactions, as enzymes do......»»
New strategies to accelerate application of lithium-rich Mn-based cathode
Lithium-rich Mn-based oxide (LRMO) is one of the next generation cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which is expected to exceed high energy density of 550 Wh kg-1......»»
DALL-E image generator is now open to everyone
DALL-E launched frenzy of image synthesis development but was invitation-only until now. Enlarge / An artwork created with OpenAI's DALL-E image generator. (credit: OpenAI) If you've been itching to try OpenAI's image synthesi.....»»
Seeing antibiotics in action inside a pathogenic bacterium
Every living cell relies on proteins in order to function and the process of protein synthesis—translation—is critical for survival. Bacteria are no exception, with molecular machines involved in translation being one of the most common targets f.....»»
EIH, SDTC tie up to develop IGZO backplanes for e-paper modules
E-paper solution provider E Ink Holdings (EIH) has announced a collaboration plan with Sharp Display Technology Corporation (SDTC), under which EIH will adopt SDTC's indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) backplanes to develop e-paper modules for its eRead.....»»
Darth Vader’s voice will be AI-generated from now on
Using Respeecher, Lord Vader will live on as a digital voice generated by voice synthesis. Enlarge / As James Earl Jones retires, Darth Vader's voice will come courtesy of voice-cloning software called Respeecher. (credit: Lucasfilm /.....»»
Fundamental research improves understanding of new optical materials
Research into the synthesis of new materials could lead to more sustainable and environmentally friendly items such as solar panels and light emitting diodes (LEDs). Scientists from Ames National Laboratory and Iowa State University have developed a.....»»
Novel spectrometer developed for high-resolution laser heterodyne spectroscopy
A research team led by Prof. Gao Xiaoming from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a new spectrometer capable of remotely sensing atmospheric methane (CH4), water vapor (H2O) and nitrous oxide (N2.....»»
As Samsung snags iPhone 14 Pro display production, LG awaits final approval
Last week, a report said Samsung was expected to get more OLED panel orders for the iPhone 14 Pro series, as its rivals have had a low yield rate for the premium low-temperature polycrystalline oxide (LTPO) OLED panels. Now, LG Display wants to snag.....»»
Interfacial-induced fabrication of porous carbon with enhanced intrinsic active sites
Carbon catalysis is an attractive metal-free catalytic transformation, and its performance is significantly dependent on the number of accessible active sites. However, owing to the inherent stability of the C–C linkage, only limited active sites a.....»»
No-till management may reduce nitrous oxide gas release, fight climate change
Scientists have long known that no-till farming reduces erosion and lessens water and nutrient runoff from crop fields, but now a new study by a team of Penn State researchers suggests that limiting soil disturbance may also diminish releases of nitr.....»»
Enabling precise control of catalytic reactions
Various chemical reactions occur one after another in cells, and life is maintained as each step of the reaction is regulated without error. Recently, a Korean research team has developed a dual-catalyst system that can precisely control catalytic re.....»»