Nanotechnology
Research at Qingdao University of Science and Technology has led to the discovery of ultrafine PdMo alloy nanowires that exhibit exceptional oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity and stability in zinc-air batteries. The nanowires demonstrate a 9.2-fold increase in mass activity and a 6.9-fold increase in specific activity compared
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Researchers at the University of South Carolina have successfully coupled dissimilatory metal-reducing bacteria (DMRB) with iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) to enable continuous redox processes for applications such as bioremediation and bioenergy. This innovative approach harnesses the ability of DMRB to transfer electrons to extracellular metal oxides, utilizing a multiheme cytochrome
Technical institutes
A recent breakthrough in the field of chemicals and chemistry has been reported by researchers at the Wuhan Institute of Technology. The study, published in Analytica Chimica Acta, presents the design of a highly stable and functional covalent organic framework (COF) for selective adsorption of cis-diol-containing compounds, such as quercetin.
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Researchers at the Hebei University of Technology in Tianjin, China, have discovered that tourmaline mineral powder can effectively remove weakly polar pollutants from water environments. The study, published in Environmental Research, found that tourmaline powder exhibited satisfactory adsorption ability for Zearalenone (ZEN) mycotoxin, a common pollutant in water environments. The
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Research published in the journal Scientific Reports has provided new insights into the adsorption behavior of zwitterionic surfactants on calcite surfaces, which could lead to more effective enhanced oil recovery (EOR) strategies in carbonate reservoirs. The study, conducted by researchers at the Petroleum University of Technology in Ahwaz, Iran, found
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Researchers from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT University have made a significant breakthrough in zinc iodine battery technology, addressing the issues of sluggish iodine redox reaction and shuttling effect of the polyiodides. By developing amorphous cobalt phosphide grown on activated carbon (ACoP@C) as an iodine host
Technical institutes
Research on the adsorption mechanisms of small aromatic compounds in cross-linked dextran gel has yielded new insights into how structural and physicochemical properties influence the adsorption process. A recent study published in the Journal of Chromatography A analyzed the adsorption of 12 small aromatic compounds, along with glucose and cellobiose,
Nanotechnology
In a study published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research, researchers from the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) developed a new type of nanocomposite for water purification. The novel nanocomposite, called green-synthesized magnetite-maghemite nanocomposites (GSMMNs), was designed to remove heavy metals from water, specifically lead (Pb) and
Nanotechnology
Research conducted by the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology has led to the development of a novel nanocomposite hydrogel, synthesized via chemical cross-linking of pectin, pullulan, and NaOH-intercalated kaolinite. The resulting hydrogel exhibited enhanced mechanical integrity, superior swelling capacity, and excellent dye adsorption performance. Adsorption studies demonstrated
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Recent research at the University of Helsinki has delved into the interfacial properties of surface-modified lignin nanoparticles (LNPs) with hemicellulose adsorption, yielding significant findings on their potential applications in life sciences. The study, published in the journal Langmuir, compared the properties of softwood and hardwood LNPs with those treated with
Nanotechnology
Researchers from the College of Education for Pure Sciences have synthesized manganese dioxide (MnO2) nanoparticles and used them to remove Janus green dye from aqueous solutions. The study analyzed the kinetics and thermodynamics of the adsorption process and found that the manganese dioxide surface exhibited faster adsorption kinetics during the
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University have developed a nanocomposite material that can efficiently remove cadmium ions from contaminated water. The new material, CoMgMnO@C, was synthesized using the Pechini sol-gel approach and showed improved adsorption capacity and regeneration efficiency compared to previous studies. The team's
