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Fuel from Plastic Waste: Activated Carbon
Scientists at Washington State University have developed a new method of producing kerosene and diesel from plastic waste. The plastic is first ground into rice-sized
Chemists turn CO2 into coal
Chemists at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia have developed a new process that can turn carbon dioxide (CO2) back into coal using liquid metals as
Record-breaking superconductors with lanthanum hydride
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz have developed a new superconductor that functions at minus 23 degrees Celsius, breaking the previous
Identifying High-Quality Wine Chemically
Counterfeit products are a major problem in various industries, including fashion, art, and even wine. However, researchers from the University of Natural Resources and Life
Mercury removed from water using process
A new chemical process has been developed by Swedish researchers that can remove even the smallest amounts of mercury from water using platinum electrodes. Mercury
New Catalyst Makes Coal More Environmentally Friendly
The rising oil prices have brought the focus back on fuel production through coal liquefaction. Researchers have developed a new catalyst that significantly reduces CO2
New Fiber Can Carry 800 Tons
Chinese scientists have developed a new fiber made from carbon nanotubes that can withstand a tensile load of around 800 tons despite its low weight.
New Super-Material Discovered by Researchers
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a new building material that is lighter than plastic and
Elemental Fluor Found in Nature
In a surprising discovery, researchers have found small amounts of elemental fluorine in a mineral called fluorspar, contradicting the long-held belief that this highly reactive
Bend Small Diamonds Like Rubber
Diamonds, known for their strength and durability, have been found to be flexible and able to change their properties when reduced to nanoscale size. Researchers
