Enzymes
Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, have developed a new composite material that improves the activity and stability of an enzyme called xylose dehydrogenase (XylB). By incorporating polydopamine (PDA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) onto graphene oxide, the team created a
Catalysis
Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, have developed a new composite material that improves the activity and stability of an enzyme called xylose dehydrogenase (XylB). By incorporating polydopamine (PDA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) onto graphene oxide, the team created a
Catalysis
Researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, People's Republic of China, have developed a new composite material that improves the activity and stability of an enzyme called xylose dehydrogenase (XylB). By incorporating polydopamine (PDA) and polyethyleneimine (PEI) onto graphene oxide, the team created a
Hydrogen
A team of researchers at Jilin University has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of photocatalytics. The study, funded by the Department of Education of Jilin Province and the National Natural Science Foundation of China, has led to the development of a novel strategy for designing and developing efficient
Catalysis
Researchers at Zhejiang University have made significant contributions to the field of photocatalysis, exploring the potential of Schiff base covalent organic frameworks (COFs) in various applications. According to the study, Schiff base COFs exhibit dynamic imine chemistry and it-conjugated structures, making them attractive for photocatalytic processes. The researchers have presented
Nanotechnology
Researchers at Northeast Normal University in Changchun, China, have made a significant breakthrough in the development of lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries by creating ultrafine cobalt nanoparticles embedded in a rape pollen-derived hierarchical carbon skeleton. This innovative material, known as RPC-Co, has demonstrated exceptional performance in terms of specific discharge capacity and
Nanoparticles
Researchers from Yunnan University have developed a novel method for regenerating CO2-captured amine solutions using integrated photothermal-solid acid catalysis. This breakthrough offers a promising solution for mitigating the high energy penalty of traditional regeneration methods. The research team successfully utilized black TiO2 (BT) nanoparticles as both a photothermal conversion material
Nanotechnology
A recent study published in the Journal of Water Process Engineering has shed light on the potential of biochar and GO-doped biochar as a solution for water pollution remediation in developing countries. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from the Government College University of Lahore, Pakistan, found that
Nanotechnology
Research from Soochow University in China has led to the development of highly active and CO-tolerant hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) electroocatalysts, which are crucial for alkaline exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs). The designed atomically Ni anchored Ru/RuO heterostructure nanosheets (Ni-Ru@RuO NSs/C) exhibit enhanced activity and stability for
Nanotechnology
Researchers at the University of São Paulo have made a significant breakthrough in nanotechnology, developing efficient catalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). By doping carbon nitride nanosheets with boron, silicon, or phosphorus atoms, the team has created a catalyst that exhibits improved catalytic performance, with a Gibbs free energy
Nanoparticles
Researchers at Shandong University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel design paradigm for photothermal catalysts that efficiently convert CO2 into methanation. The study, published in Science Bulletin, showcases the potential of plasmonic metal nanostructures in catalysis, with significant implications for sustainable energy solutions.
Nanoparticles
Researchers at Xinjiang University in China have made a significant advancement in nanoparticle synthesis, developing a novel method that overcomes the environmental and scalability challenges associated with conventional synthesis. The innovative approach uses an ambient-temperature process to create Cu-N coordinated Cu-BTC MOF containing dispersed Cu/Cu2O nanoparticles, which demonstrates outstanding
