Written by Adeel Abbas A team of researchers affiliated with a number of institutions in China and one in the U.K. has used Raman spectroscopy to study water on Pd single-crystal surfaces. In their paper published in Nature, they describe how interfacial dynamics are related to interface structure as well as what was learned from … Read more
Written by Adeel Abbas The researchers found that green tea can be used as a reducing reagent in preparation methods for synthesizing new types of materials such as nanomaterials. Compared with bulk graphitic carbon nitride, the optimal sample had 2-fold higher photocatalytic activities and 77% greater NH3 selectivity when reduced at temperatures below 200 degrees … Read more
Written by Adeel Abbas Scientists have found that discarded polystyrene, used for takeout cheeseburgers and other food containers like coffee cups, is contributing to the growing resistance of bacteria. The Styrofoam container provides a cozy home not only for microbes but also chemical contaminants which can provide breeding grounds where genetic materials are transferred into … Read more
Written by Adeel Abbas Watch the video to better understand this topic Recent research has revealed that thermoelectric crystals can show higher conductivity. A temperature difference can generate a current flow in thermoelectric materials governed by its “Peltier conductivity” (P) Researchers from Japan demonstrate an unprecedented large P in a single crystal of Ta2PdSe6 that … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, the author has explained What is forensic chemistry, history, scope and its applications in everyday life. Introduction to Forensic Chemistry Forensic chemistry is a branch of chemistry that deals with the application of analytical techniques to solve criminal cases. Forensic chemists analyze evidence from crime scenes and work in conjunction with other … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, the author has explained differences between alkali and base. The key difference between alkali and base is the difference of their effect on the pH of distilled water, with alkali changing the pH to a larger extent compared to base. Alkali and base are two important concepts in chemistry that are often … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, the author has explained What is analytical chemistry, history and its applications in everyday life. Analytical chemistry is the study of chemical analysis through analytical instruments. It can be used to identify, measure and quantify different substances in a sample. Analytical chemistry is a branch of chemical science that deals with the … Read more
Written by Adeel Abbas A recent research discovery of carbonyl rearrangement method to identify new medicines has been made. This study by the University of Chicago chemists offers a more efficient way to rearrange molecules. A key component called carbonyl groups is a key component that appears in many pharmaceutical drugs and other useful chemicals. … Read more
Written by Adeel Abbas Watch the video lecture of this topic for a better understanding Carbon dioxide (CO2) has the potential to be sustainably converted back into useful fuels. Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have improved the process’s selectivity by developing a new approach to modify the surface of the copper catalysts … Read more
LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this article, the author has explained about Photochemistry, its scope and applications in everyday life. What is photochemistry? Photochemistry is a branch of chemistry that studies chemical reactions that are initiated by the presence of light. It primarily examines the effect of light on chemical substances. Photochemistry involves the study of chemical reactions induced … Read more