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ResearchSqueezed crystal becomes better catalyst
Fine-tuning platinum’s lattice strain with removable atomic spacers boosts its catalytic activity by up to 50%
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Materials swap cuts cost of green hydrogen device
Coating allows titanium electrolyser components to be replaced with stainless steel
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New process could turn scrap metal into hi-tech steel in demand for cars and alloys
Ultra-low carbon steel created electrochemically
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How polluting is plastic?
Join us on October 25 to find out the impact plastic waste has on the natural environment, from both the chemical, and microbial point of view, and how natural processes can be used to deal with plastic waste and convert into value-added products.
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Liquid crystals under pressure create squid-like camouflage
Pneumatic membranes trigger full-spectrum colour shifting on demand
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Chemours under fire for trying to exempt fluorochemicals from EU regulation
European Court of Justice will rule on whether GenX chemicals should be listed as substances of very high concern
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Sublime precursors: how modelling organometallics at surfaces drives innovation in materials processing
Join us on 28 October to explore atomic-scale simulation workflows – and learn about key precursor properties and the thermodynamics of adsorption
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Heavy metal proteins are the secret weapon in ant bites
Protein-rich biomaterials containing zinc, manganese, copper and bromine allow ants, crabs and scorpions to pack more punch for their size
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Eggshell-ent MOFs made from sustainable precursors
Green starting materials for calcium-based frameworks
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Water splitting electrocatalyst made from unconventional alloy containing 14 elements
Simple dealloying process creates complex nanoporous alloy
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Massive fire at UK polyurethanes plant
One worker remains missing a week after Leamington Spa incident
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Hardest amorphous material can scratch even diamond
Compressing buckyballs at high temperatures makes ultra-hard and strong carbon materials
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Semimetal study links spiral magnetism to Weyl fermions
Findings may help explain spatial modulations seen in the magnetism of other rare earth intermetallic compounds
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How a single ingredient creates silky smooth chocolate without tempering
Natural phospholipids trigger cocoa butter crystallisation into glossy, tasty, melt-in-the-mouth chocolate
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Digitalisation and the future of formulating in modern R&D labs
Learn how to remove barriers at work to implement a true data infrastructure tailored for your business
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This smartwatch will self-destruct in 40 hours
Electronic waste recycling made easy with this dissolvable device
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Clever ring-strain engineering creates infinitely recyclable polymer – but are they ready to compete with commercial plastics?
Ultra-stable polymer that can be broken down into its feedstock could be a foot in the door to a circular plastics economy
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Streamlining small-molecule discovery chemistry with Torx
Learn how to streamline small-molecule discovery chemistry using Torx Software
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Snake extract used to speed up haemostasis in new bioadhesive
Hydrogel-based bioadhesive could be suitable for arterial injuries
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Glass folded into intricate origami shapes
Embedding silica particles into a polymer creates a bendable material that can be converted into glass
