Uncovering Corrosion Dynamics with Environmental Electron Microscopy
Environmental electron microscopy has recently been used to uncover the intricacies of corrosion dynamics at an atomic scale, according to a new study. The study, conducted by Inara Aguiar, offers crucial insights into the dynamics of surface passivation induced by…
HKUST Researchers Make Breakthrough in Single-Molecule Platform for Detecting Amylin Species
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have made a significant breakthrough in the field of nanotechnology and bio-medicine. The research team, led by Prof. Huang Jinqing, has developed an efficient and accessible single-molecule platform for…
New Theoretical Contribution for High-Entropy Ceramics
Your privacy, your choice High-entropy ceramics, a promising class of materials with diverse applications, are gaining attention for their potential in extreme environments. A recent study published in Nature introduces a new theoretical contribution, the disordered enthalpy–entropy descriptor (DEED), which…
UChicago Chemists Make Groundbreaking Discovery in Electrochemistry
UChicago chemists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the field of chemistry. In a recent study published in Nature Catalysis, researchers found a way to use electricity to enhance a type of chemical reaction commonly employed in the…
New High-Resolution Technique Developed for Identifying Potential Therapeutic Targets on Proteins in Living Cells
Scientists from Scripps Research have developed a new high-resolution technique for identifying potential therapeutic targets on proteins in living cells. This innovative method could lead to the development of more targeted and effective therapeutics for treating human diseases. The new…
Study Reveals Chemical Bonding Responsible for Sodium’s Transformation Under High Pressure
A recent study led by the University at Buffalo has shed light on the chemical bonding responsible for sodium’s transformation from a shiny metal to a transparent insulator under high pressure. This transformation, which occurs deep below the Earth’s surface…