7+ min ago   (400+ words) Modern pyrotechnic materials are evolving from conventional fuel–oxidizer mixtures toward function-oriented energetic systems designed for controlled ignition, light emission, gas generation, pressure output and thermal response. This review analyzes recent progress in pyrotechnic materials through oxidizer chemistry, thermal and…...

7+ min ago   (334+ words) Supercapacitors offer high power density, fast charging/discharging capability, and long cycle life, yet their relatively low energy density limits broader deployment in electric vehicles, portable electronics, and grid storage systems. MXenes, a family of two-dimensional transition metal carbides, nitrides,…...

28+ min ago   (139+ words) As decarbonisation accelerates, hydrogen is a key clean energy carrier, but its storage and transport remain challenging. The research from Prof. Molly Li Mengjung, Assistant Professor of the Department of Physics and Materials at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, explores…...

3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (167+ words) The Core Concept: Researchers have developed an electrochemical strategy to convert urea into hydrazine, a critical chemical used in energy storage and pharmaceuticals. Key Distinction/Mechanism: Unlike conventional methods that rely on hazardous chemicals and high energy consumption, this new…...

36+ min ago   (352+ words) Following a successful pilot run, UK-based biochar technology company CapChar has deployed its first commercial customer unit at the Carbon350 site near Petersfield in the South Downs National Park. At this location, CapChar’s system will serve to convert locally sourced woody…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago   (267+ words) The Core Concept: Researchers have experimentally realized a miniature "engine" that uses light as the working medium instead of a conventional fluid, allowing the study of thermodynamics in the quantum realm. Origin/History: This research is an ongoing theoretical and…...

1+ hour, 12+ min ago   (488+ words) In non-linear finite element analysis, the local structural response may exhibit significant sensitivity to spatial discretisation, even when the global structural response remains practically unchanged. Classical h-, p-, and r-adaptive procedures, as well as mesh optimisation and smoothing techniques, are primarily intended…...

1+ hour, 34+ min ago   (507+ words) The new process could offer a greener way to produce hydrazine, a chemical used in rocket fuels, pharmaceuticals and emerging energy systems. Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed an electrochemical method that can turn urea into hydrazine, a…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago   (644+ words) ChemAnalyst Talks with Mr. Andrew Barr, President, Technology Solutions at Worley Complete Interview with Mr. Andrew Barr Q1: Please provide an overview of your professional journey in engineering, technology commercialization, and the global energy and chemicals sector. How have these experiences…...

3+ hour, 45+ min ago   (505+ words) The Core Concept: Researchers have developed a molecular building block that utilizes an artificial protein-foldamer pair to combine proteins and synthetic molecules with high structural precision, forming complex nanostructures. Why It Matters: Arranging proteins and synthetic molecules with structural precision…...