Unique analysis of the reaction of propene with oxygen atom reveals the influence of electron spin on combustion chemistry.
Adding an oxide sieve, a layer containing nanocavities, to a catalyst surface makes the catalyst selective for specific reactions and increases efficiencies for chemical processes.
New design significantly increases the lifetime and reduces the platinum content in electrocatalysts needed for advanced fuel cells for automotive applications.
Squeezing creates new class of material built from clusters of carbon atoms.
New microscopy method opens the door to understanding atomic-scale variations in chemistry and improved materials performance in solid oxide fuel cells.
Nanoscale features in rocks enable more carbon dioxide to be trapped as a solid carbonate material underground.
Enzymes originating from marine sponges were intentionally altered to create a new enzyme that can make semiconductors in artificial cells.
New insights into metal ions at an enzyme’s active site.
New insights from synchrotron-based studies are helping to assess the potential of new biofuels.
A new spectroscopic “fingerprinting” technique has been developed at a DOE user facility to identify chemical degradation products deep inside a working rechargeable battery.
Predicted by theory, and confirmed by experiments, novel materials are being discovered to improve photovoltaic efficiency.
Understanding ceramic chemistry leads the way to a new remediation technology
