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Tiny Tubes Do Speedy Cleanup
Micromotor device cleans up wastewater pollutants by using them for fuel
Microalgae – Underestimated All-Rounders
Microalgae have substantially higher biomass productivity compared to terrestrial plants
A Better Anode for Na Ion Batteries
SnSe/RGO exhibits promising capacity and stability as a potential anode material for sodium ion batteries
75th Anniversary: Discovery of Plutonium
Element 94 was first produced and isolated at the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory in 1940
Looking Inside Lithium-Ion Batteries
Infrared spectroscopy allows studying lithium-ion batteries during operation
Turning Gold into Energy
Polymer-coated gold nanoparticles lead to more efficient solar cells
A Visible Improvement in Carbon Capture
Methyl red-coated metal-organic frameworks capture and release carbon dioxide using only visible light
A Better Catalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Copper complexes on carbon nanotubes form efficient electrocatalysts for fuel cells
Chemistry Advent Calendar 2015
Prepare for the holidays with this calendar of chemistry highlights