Clingy copper ions contribute to catalyst slowdown
Heavy-duty diesel trucks on the road today are equipped with aftertreatment systems that include selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology using urea solution as a reducing agent to curtail harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from engine exha.....»»
Hot springs were a catalyst for origins of life on Earth, study claims
Hot springs may have served as a catalyst for the origins of life on Earth billions of years ago, a new study has suggested. The … The post Hot springs were a catalyst for origins of life on Earth, study claims appeared first on BGR......»»
Researchers visualize energetic ion flow in fusion devices
In a burning plasma, maintaining confinement of fusion-produced energetic ions is essential to producing energy. These fusion plasmas host a wide array of electromagnetic waves that can push energetic ions out of the plasma......»»
Researchers realize ethylene methoxycarbonylation reaction over single-atom catalyst
Ethylene methoxycarbonylation reaction is the key process in the alpha-route to produce methyl methacrylate industrially. This approach has the advantages of using widely available raw materials, having high atomic efficiency as well as high selectiv.....»»
New research deciphers biomineralization mechanism
Many organisms can produce minerals or mineralized tissue. A well-known example is nacre, which is used in jewelry because of its iridescent colors. Chemically speaking, its formation begins with a mollusk extracting calcium and carbonate ions from w.....»»
More aerosol particles than thought are forming over Siberia, finds study
Aerosol particles play a key role in cooling the planet. They can either directly affect how much sunlight ends up on the surface of the Earth or indirectly through cloud formation, to which they contribute. New particles form from a variety of gas m.....»»
Old stars may be the best places to search for life
Once upon a cosmic time, scientists assumed that stars apply an eternal magnetic brake, causing an endless slowdown of their rotation. With new observations and sophisticated methods, they have now peeked into a star's magnetic secrets and found that.....»»
Catalyst launches dog collar for AirTag & rugged iPhone 15 cases
Catalyst unveiled the innovative Catalyst Dog Collar for AirTag and the advanced Total Protection Cases for iPhone 15 Pro models, marking a significant expansion in their range of protective solutions.New iPhone case from CatalystThe Catalyst Dog Col.....»»
Unraveling the impact of edge cracks on superconducting REBCO tapes: A leap in material durability and efficiency
In the realm of superconductivity, the durability and efficiency of materials like REBCO (Rare Earth Barium Copper Oxide) tapes are crucial for application in various high-tech fields. However, these materials face challenges, particularly when it co.....»»
Photochemistry and a new catalyst could make fertilizer more sustainable
Georgia Tech engineers are working to make fertilizer more sustainable—from production to productive reuse of the runoff after application—and a pair of new studies is offering promising avenues at both ends of the process......»»
In a world run by catalysts, why is optimizing them still so tough?
We depend on catalysts to turn our milk into yogurt, to produce Post-It notes from paper pulp, and to unlock renewable energy sources like biofuels. Finding optimal catalyst materials for specific reactions requires laborious experiments and computat.....»»
Novel approach uses ionic liquids for diverse aptamer applications
Aptamers, nucleic acids capable of selectively binding to viruses, proteins, ions, small molecules, and various other targets, are garnering attention in drug development as potential antibody substitutes for their thermal and chemical stability as w.....»»
EVs contribute to delayed vehicle launches
In 2023, 34 percent of all vehicle launches experienced production delays, compared with 5 percent in 2018, said PwC......»»
EVs, charging to take back seat at CES
Electric vehicles' presence at 2024 CES mirrors the market's growth slowdown......»»
Image: Pinhole propulsion for satellites
A palm-sized propulsion option for future space missions: Each one of these seven emitter arrays etched onto this silicon wafer using micro- and nano-technology possesses more than 500 pinhole-sized emitters that spray out ions, accelerated via an el.....»»
Adding a small amount of solid carbon to copper boosts its conductivity
A common carbon compound is enabling remarkable performance enhancements when mixed in just the right proportion with copper to make electrical wires. It's a phenomenon that defies conventional wisdom about how metals conduct electricity......»»
New catalyst opens efficient conversion from nitrate pollution to valuable ammonia
Pollution spewing from a booming global economy poses a number of different threats to human health. Researchers from Zhongyuan University of Technology proposed a new possible avenue to efficiently convert nitrate, a widespread water pollutant, back.....»»
10 cool Tesla Cybertruck features and innovations
The Cybertruck is like nothing else on the outside with its stainless steel skin and geometric design. On the inside, it's packed with innovations such as a 48-volt electrical system that saves copper wire and weight......»»
Green hydrogen: Improving the stability of iridium catalysts with titanium oxides
Anodes for the electrolytic splitting of water are usually iridium-based materials. In order to increase the stability of the iridium catalyst, a team at HZB and a group at HI-ERN have now produced a so-called material library: a sample in which the.....»»
Volvo CEO Jim Rowan: EVs will lift brand to new heights
The auto industry is sensing a slowdown in EV sales, but Volvo is seeing strong orders for its offerings, even in the U.S......»»
Permselectivity reveals a cool side of nanopores
Researchers from Osaka University investigated the thermal energy changes across nanopores that allow the selective flow of ions. Switching off the flow of ions in one direction led to a cooling effect. The findings have applications in nanofluidic d.....»»