N-heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) are small, reactive ring molecules that bond well with metallic surfaces, and which over the past few years have attracted a great deal of interest in the field of the ...

Bioengineers around the world have been working to create plastic-producing microbes that could replace the petroleum-based plastics industry. Now, researchers from Korea have overcome a major hurdle: ...

Scanning ultraviolet (UV) light through a slit can boost the efficiency of photopolymerization reactions and produce polymers with higher molecular weight, scientists reveal. This straightforward ...

One of the most promising types of batteries being developed is the rechargeable aluminum battery (AlB). This is built using one of the most abundant, inexpensive and recyclable metals available today ...

As we shift towards more renewable energy, the big question becomes: how do we store it safely and sustainably? Lithium-ion batteries remain the dominant solution today. However, growing concerns over ...