Mechanism of cobalt–manganese catalysts deciphered
Conventional catalysts for hydrogen production via water electrolysis usually contain precious metals and are expensive. However, cheaper alternatives have been developed, for example cobalt–manganese catalysts. They have a high activity and are st.....»»
Using a genetic algorithm to uncover new catalyst molecules for organic synthesis
A team of researchers have used a computational method inspired by evolution to discover an organic catalyst with better performance than known catalysts. As the team reports in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a genetic algorithm.....»»
A new and efficient particle resuspension prediction model based on quasi-static moment equilibrium
A team of researchers explored the resuspension mechanism of deposited particles under the action of airflow. Using advanced image detection technology and numerical simulation method, a particle resuspension model based on quasi-static moment equili.....»»
Scientists reveal protein synthesis mechanism in Giardia
Scientists from Uppsala University have used cryo-electron microscopy to reveal details of the protein synthesis mechanism in the parasite Giardia intestinalis, which causes diarrheic disease. The new insights could be valuable for screening specific.....»»
How cancer cells repair DNA damage induced by next-generation radiotherapy
A team of scientists led by Dr. Kei-ichi Takata from the Center for Genomic Integrity (CGI) within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), has discovered a new type of DNA repair mechanism that cancer cells use to recover from next-generation cancer r.....»»
Electroactive bacterium generates well-defined nanosized metal catalysts with remarkable water-splitting performance
A biological method that produces metal nanoclusters using the electroactive bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens could provide a cheap and sustainable solution to high-performance catalyst synthesis for various applications such as water splitting......»»
High-loading single cobalt atoms on ultrathin MOF nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Using solar energy to convert CO2 into synthetic fuels is currently one of the most promising technologies to achieve carbon neutrality with the embedment of sustainable energy into our modern economy. However, the efficiency of photocatalytic CO2 co.....»»
Filming proteins in motion to understand their functions
Proteins are the heavy-lifters of biochemistry. These beefy molecules act as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts. "Proteins are the molecular machines that power all life on Earth," explained Mark Sherwin, a physics profess.....»»
Researchers reveal molecular mechanism of pannexin 2 as ATP membrane pore channel
A research team led by Prof. Yuan Shuguang from Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Zhang Huawei from the South University of Science and Technology has revealed the molecular mechanism of pannexin 2.....»»
Customizing catalysts for solid-state reactions
Chemists at Hokkaido University and the Institute for Chemical Reaction Design and Discovery (WPI-ICReDD) have developed the first high-performance catalyst specifically designed and optimized for solid-state, mechanochemical synthesis......»»
Tunable hybrid zeolites prepared by partial interconversion to create superior catalysts
The Laboratory of Molecular Nanotechnology (NANOMOL) of the University of Alicante (UA) has developed a new family of materials as a state-of-the-art opportunity for the chemical industry, renewables, and the reduction of pollutants. The finding, pub.....»»
Life in the smoke of underwater volcanoes
Deep down in the ocean at tectonic plate boundaries, hot fluids rise from hydrothermal vents. The fluids are devoid of oxygen and contain large amounts of metals such as iron, manganese or copper. Some may also transport sulfides, methane and hydroge.....»»
New insights into the bacterial immune system
A research team from Kiel University describes an unknown defense mechanism in bacteria that selectively wards off foreign and potentially harmful genetic information......»»
Exploring how the heart toggles between maintenance and energy-boost mode using ribosomes
Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have discovered a mechanism involving ribosomes which helps the heart toggle between a 'regular maintenance mode' for day-to-day function and an 'energy-boost mode' which aids recove.....»»
Study unveils the mechanism behind the generation of large tsunamis off the Northwest Mexican coast
The Northwest Pacific coast of Mexico is an area struck by large earthquakes and tsunamis as a result of the interaction of two tectonic plates. However, to date, the structure of the continental margin and, therefore, the causes behind the generatio.....»»
Stress memory in plants could hold key to growing disease resistant crops
A mechanism behind how plants can develop long-term immunity to stress has been discovered by scientists at the University of Sheffield......»»
The cobalt market saw a record-breaking supply boom in 2022
The cobalt market saw its biggest ever supply surge last year, driven by booming production of the crucial battery metal in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Indonesia, according to specialist trading house Darton Commodities......»»
Microscopic chalk discs in oceans play a key role in Earth"s carbon cycle by propagating viruses
A Rutgers-led team of scientists studying virus-host interactions of a globally abundant, armor-plated marine algae, Emiliania huxleyi, has found that the circular, chalk plates the algae produce can act as catalysts for viral infection, which has va.....»»
Researchers identify cellular mechanism that improves olfactory function
Researchers from Osaka University found that Ca2+ signaling simultaneously performed signal amplification and olfactory adaptation. The results demonstrated that this mysterious phenomenon was segregated inside the cilium. A novel system was used to.....»»
IPK researchers provide insights into grain number determination mechanism of barley
Modifying inflorescences with higher grain capacity is vital for crop grain production. One recurring target is to select inflorescences with more branches or floral structures. Prominent examples include genes affecting floral identity or meristem d.....»»
Researchers find mechanism that ensures correct DNA segregation in cell division
A research team led by Dr. Gary Ying Wai Chan from the School of Biological Sciences at The University of Hong Kong (HKU), has uncovered a new mechanism that ensures correct DNA segregation in cell division, where improper cell division will lead to.....»»