An electrolyte based on a flame-retardant material has been adapted for use in potassium batteries.
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Molecule modification could improve reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel
The reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel could become safer and more efficient after researchers found a way to modify the structure of molecules to remove radioactive materials.
ESA makes oxygen out of moon dust
The European Space Agency ESA opens an oxygen plant to produce oxygen out of Moon dust in the Netherlands
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Azopolymer material allows light-assisted imprinting of nanostructures for structurally colored surfaces.
Chemists find a use for nuclear waste
Chemists have found a new use for the waste product of nuclear power.
CRISPR cleans up DNA origami
Researchers use CRISPR-Cas12a as a DNA shredder to clean up and mobilize parts of DNA-origami structures.
Nano-silicon samurai: Surface engineered sponges to clean up oil
Nano-silicon is an attractive tool in the field of environmental remediation, specifically when it comes to cleaning up oil spills from underwater drilling and hydraulic fracking.
Scientists observe ultrafast proton transfer reaction
X-rays capture the ultrafast proton transfer reaction in ionized liquid water, forming the hydroxyl radical and the hydronium ion.
A molecular chameleon for sensing protein well-being
A molecular probe maps misfolded proteome state in live cells.
New Insights Into Old Chemical Concepts Using DFT
Recent progress in density functional theory provide new insights for chemical concepts like electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, regioselectivity, stereoselectivity, and more.
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