Chemistry

‘Droplet batteries’ could pave the way for miniature bio-integrated devices

How do electric eels generate electricity?

Antibiotics boost tough bacteria in gut

Antibiotics create a nutrient-rich environment for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Energy storage in molecules

Optimizing molecular photoswitches for solar energy harvesting.

Scientists use quantum devices to slow chemical reactions by a factor of 100 billion

What happens in nature in femtoseconds observed in milliseconds?

How do clouds make ice?

Unlocking the mysteries of freezing in supercooled water droplets.

A non-toxic and sustainable cleaning agent for painting

New cleaning agent for artworks investigated with neutrons at the FRM II.

Theoretical evidence for a liquid-to-solid phase transition

Improved understanding of glassy dynamics could help scientists explain why a liquid behaves like a solid.

The study explains the ion-specific properties of ion hydration

Ions share their hydration secrets for industrial design and manufacturing.

New research enhances hydrogen production efficiency from water

Researchers found a key to efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting for hydrogen production.

Scientists recycled polyester using a single household ingredient

Hartshorn salt and baking are environmentally friendly.

Study predicted another surprising property of hydrogen

Theoretical physicists calculate unusual behaviour of electrons.

Continuous-flow manufacturing: A new way to produce cefazolin

Cefazolin synthesis made more efficient and convenient.

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