Factors That Create the Strength of Polymers
Chemistry

Factors That Create the Strength of Polymers

Contrary to theoretical assumptions, experiments reveal that the density of bonding structures governs the adhesive behavior of so-called relational polymers. “Pull-out” polymers – chemical structures that form easy-to-break bonds – drip-free paint and self- [more…]

iPODs Device Used to Detect Bacteria Species
Biology

iPODs Device Used to Detect Bacteria Species

Microfluidic testing is being transformed by iPODs(The Integrated Portable Droplets system) for a faster and more portable future. Integrated Portable Droplet System (iPODs) device with high accuracy in identification and quantification of bacterial species [more…]

What Happens in Nuclear Collisions
Chemistry

What Happens in Nuclear Collisions?

In atomic nuclei, high-energy collisions cause the production of neutron and proton clusters and the emission of strong ions. When two helium-4 (4He) nuclei collide, a beryllium-8 nucleus is formed. a third 4He particle to this nucleus. [more…]

A Cleaner Way to Produce Steel
Environment and Climate

A Cleaner Way to Produce Steel

Researchers studied how a solid's pores change the way it reacts chemically with other substances. As a result, steel production could become more environmentally friendly. hydrogen compared to the standard procedure using carbon as the reactant [more…]

Sorting Ions by Movement Speed
Environment and Climate

Sorting Ions by Movement Speed

According to the research, a “flashing” electric latch should be able to separate ions with the same charge according to their diffusion coefficient; this can improve the energy efficiency of processes such as desalination and water purification. Sodium chloride ions [more…]

New Sorbent Absorber captures times more Carbon Dioxide
Environment and Climate

New Sorbent (Absorbent) captures 3x more CO₂

The new sorbents have three times the capacity to absorb carbon dioxide from the air than existing ones. The sorbent also converts carbon dioxide into sodium bicarbonate, or baking soda, which can be safely retained in the oceans when exposed to seawater. International [more…]