When materials are compressed, their atoms are forced into unusual arrangements that do not normally exist under everyday ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a diverse group of synthetic chemicals, are commonly used in numerous products such as semiconductors, fire-extinguishing foams, heat-resistant, ...

The field of advanced materials for water treatment and desalination is rapidly evolving, with an increasing emphasis on sustainability and resource ...

Carbon capture is a front-running technology for removing CO 2 from the atmosphere, but finding sustainable ways to store that carbon can be a challenge. A new study examines ways that carbon could be ...

A team of materials scientists has developed a new bio based carbon material that can store thermal energy more efficiently while preventing one of the most persistent problems in phase change ...

Farm waste like crop stalks could fight climate change by becoming building materials that store carbon for decades instead ...

Cobalt nanoparticle-decorated carbon materials are hybrid catalysts that combine the catalytic activity of cobalt with the structure and conductivity of carbon supports. These materials offer improved ...

The building and construction sector is undergoing a transformation driven by a global effort to bring emissions to net zero. As this is rightly a priority and to ensure that this becomes a reality, ...