Exploring the Quest for the Limit of the Periodic Table
Discover the latest review exploring the quest for the limit of the periodic table and the characteristics of the so-called island of enhanced stability. Learn about the visualizations of an island of stability of superheavy nuclei and the major challenges in theoretical and experimental chemistry and physics.
Groundbreaking Discovery in Chemistry: Elusive Water Structure Isolated and Observed by Researchers at RIKEN
RIKEN researchers have isolated and observed an elusive water structure involving two water molecules, a groundbreaking discovery with implications for fields such as astrochemistry and metal corrosion. By trapping water dimer ions in tiny droplets of cold helium, the team was able to determine the structures of the isomers, marking a significant advancement in the field of chemistry.
Breakthrough in Carbon Dioxide Waste Conversion
McMaster University researchers, in collaboration with experts at Copenhagen’s Danish Technical University, have made a breakthrough in carbon dioxide waste conversion. Their research focuses on an electrochemical process to capture and restructure carbon dioxide into fuel and plastics, offering promise for mitigating air pollution and creating valuable products. The study’s findings have significant implications for the advancement of carbon dioxide conversion technologies and sustainable waste management.
Groundbreaking Development in Plasmonic Catalysis Unveiled
On January 30, 2024, a groundbreaking development in plasmonic catalysis was unveiled by Prof. Polshettiwar’s group at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai. The team introduced a novel ‘plasmonic reduction catalyst stable in air’ that defies the common instability…
Precision Nanocluster Formation with Molecular Traps
Small yet mighty: Showcasing precision nanocluster formation with molecular traps Researchers at Chiba University have demonstrated the successful formation of functional nanoclusters using cobalt atom deposition on two-dimensional arrays of crown ether ring molecules. Nanoclusters (NCs) are crystalline materials that…
Groundbreaking Discovery in 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Hydrothermal Vent Sediments
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery by examining 3.5 billion-year-old hydrothermal vent sediments, shedding light on the origin and early evolution of life on Earth. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, was…
Chemists Use Blockchain to Investigate Emergence of Life on Earth
A team of chemists has made a groundbreaking discovery by harnessing blockchain technology to investigate the emergence of life on Earth. This innovative use of blockchain demonstrates its potential to solve problems beyond the financial sector, providing leads for scientists…
Physicists Trap Atoms of Krypton Inside Carbon Nanotube
Physicists at the University of Nottingham have made a groundbreaking discovery using advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) methods. They have successfully trapped atoms of krypton inside a carbon nanotube to form a one-dimensional gas. The study, led by Cardillo-Zallo et…
Groundbreaking Discovery in Two-Dimensional Heavy-Fermion State
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of heavy-fermion metals, with the identification of a two-dimensional heavy fermion state in the van der Waals metal CeSiI. This finding opens up new possibilities for controlling quantum phases in these…
Groundbreaking ‘Ten Electron Rule’ Revolutionizes Catalyst Design in Chemistry
The field of chemistry has witnessed a groundbreaking discovery as a collaborative team across four universities has unveiled the ‘ten electron rule’, offering a simple yet effective method to design efficient single-atom alloy catalysts. This discovery is set to revolutionize…