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.....»»
Quenching by laser increases graphene quality
Russian scientists have found out why, instead of simply burning down at high temperatures, graphene oxide opens the door to a promising and inexpensive graphene production method. The research was published in the journal Carbon......»»
How a certain protein regulates up to two-thirds of the world"s methane emission
While methane accounts for about 16% of the abundance in the atmosphere of greenhouse gases—which also include carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, water vapor—it is more than 25 times better than carbon dioxide at trapping heat. Two-thirds of global m.....»»
Cattle manure biochar could offset earthworm greenhouse gas emissions in forest soil
As two important greenhouse gases, about 20% and 62% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions originate from the soil, especially agricultural and forest soils. Therefore, it is necessary to explore sustainable management stra.....»»
Flux-reducing tendency of Pd-based membranes employed in butane dehydrogenation processes
Alkene production by the catalytic dehydrogenation of light alkanes is an alternative to conventional heavy hydrocarbon cracking. Dehydrogenation is an endothermic equilibrium-limited reaction and is typically performed at elevated temperatures at cl.....»»
"Nanocapsules" provide new solution for efficient cancer chemodynamic therapy
In a paper published on Small recently, a collaborated research team led by Prof. Wang Hui from High Magnetic Field Laboratory, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported the synthesis of hollow cuprou.....»»
EPA Proposes New Rules To Cut Heavy Truck Emissions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Monday said it was proposing new rules to cut smog-forming and greenhouse gas emissions from heavy duty vehicles. From a report: The agency is proposing to require cuts in nitrogen oxide emissions from hea.....»»
Breaking down how "single-atom" catalysts help remove organic pollutants
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered key clues behind the workings of "single-atom" catalysts based on iron-pyridine sites in a carbon matrix. They firstly developed a new, simple synthesis method for a catalyst that activat.....»»
Novel enzyme catalyzing the formation of glycosidic bonds in complex sugar moieties characterized
Sugar chains confer functionality to many organic molecules in glycosides. Enzymes like glycosyltransferases catalyze the synthesis of these chains in various biological systems. However, the commercial production of carbohydrate chains involving enz.....»»
LTPO use in flagship smartphones expected to increase
Adoption of LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) back panel technology for AMOLED flexible panels used in flagship smartphones is expected to be on the rise and thus LTPO use in smartphones stands a chance of surpassing LTPS (low-temperature.....»»
How can computer engineering predict the future of gene synthesis?
Computer programming and gene synthesis appear to share little in common. But according to University of Cincinnati professor Andrew Steckl, an Ohio Eminent Scholar, leaps forward in technology in the former make him optimistic that wide scale gene m.....»»
Surprising semiconductor properties revealed with innovative new method
A research team probing the properties of a semiconductor combined with a novel thin oxide film have observed a surprising new source of conductivity from oxygen atoms trapped inside......»»
Research offers new understanding of complex catalysis, advances catalyst design
Many of the catalytic reactions that drive our modern world happen in an atomic black box. Scientists know all the components that go into a reaction, but not how they interact at an atomic level......»»
IDMs migrating to 12-inch fabs for car-use MOSFET, IGBT chips
International integrated design manufacturers (IDMs) are taking the lead to migrate from 8-inch wafer fabs to 12-inch fabs for the production of high-margin automotive metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET) and insulated gate bipo.....»»
Easy aluminum nanoparticles for rapid, efficient hydrogen generation from water
Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can strip oxygen from water molecules to generate hydrogen gas. Its widespread use in products that get wet poses no danger because aluminum instantly reacts with air to acquire a coating of aluminum oxide, wh.....»»
Research suggest that SlIDI1 is involved in tomato carotenoid synthesis in a complex way
In recent work, researchers from the Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences characterized the molecular mechanism of color formation in an orange-fruited tomato inbred line, orange fruited tomato3 (.....»»
BOE Technology aims to supply iPhone Pro-use LTPO flexible OLED panels in 2023
China-based BOE Technology has set a goal of supplying LTPO (low-temperature polycrystalline oxide) TFT flexible OLED panels for use in the new iPhone Pro beginning in 2023, industry sources cited South Korea-based The Elec as indicating......»»
Self-templating, solvent-free supramolecular polymer synthesis
A polymer that catalyzes its own formation in an environmentally friendly solvent-free process has been developed by an all-RIKEN team of chemists. The discovery could lead to the development of inherently recyclable polymer materials that are made u.....»»
Scientists discover a surprising structural change in metal oxide at low temperature
When water boils, it converts into another phase, steam. Such transitions are commonplace in nature and frequently studied in scientific laboratories......»»
World"s Fastest Gaming Monitor Hits 500 Hz Refresh Rate
According to Chinese news outlet Sina, BOE has made breakthroughs in monitor technology and has built the world's first 500 Hz gaming monitor. Tom's Hardware reports: The monitor features a 27-inch, Full HD panel equipped with a high-mobility oxide b.....»»
BOE unveils 27-inch gaming monitor with blisteringly fast 500Hz refresh rate
BOE has announced a 27-inch 1080p gaming monitor. That wouldn’t usually attract much attention, but its 500Hz refresh rate makes it a world’s first. The panel achieves that blistering speed through a high-mobility oxide backplane......»»