Catalytic functionalization of methane and light alkanes in supercritical carbon dioxide
Getting More from Methane
Chrysotile
Chrysotile is often called white asbestos and belongs to the serpentine group of phyllosilicates; answer to Guess the Mineral (2)
Solid H2O2 Alternatives
Solid H2O2 equivalents for selective oxidation of sulfides to sulfoxides and ketones much safer and convenient to handle
Controversy About TTIP
NGOs fear that Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) agreement will favor industry over environment and public health
UK's Marine Energy Plans
Six new wave and tidal current demonstration zones and five new tidal stream sites across the UK planned
Cs+ Ion Removal
A microporous vanadosilicate is highly effective at removing Cs ions from groundwater, seawater, and nuclear waste solutions
New RSC President
Professor Dominic Tildesley is now president of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK
Renewable Hybrid Electrode Based on Confined Lignin
Pseudocapacitive behavior of lignin nanocrystals stuck to reduced graphene oxides used for renewable energy-storage materials
3D Printed Fuel Cell Components
3D printing used to produce flow plates which distribute liquid reagents and gaseous products in fuel cells
Hydrogen Tank for Vehicles
Tank suitable for holding hydrogen in a compact space under moderate pressure and at ambient temperature developed