A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and ...

Researchers have developed a new class of redox-switchable molecular mediators that activate halogen bonding to more efficiently and selectively drive carbon-nitrogen bond formation. (Nanowerk News) ...

The traditional hydrometallurgical method for recycling metals from spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials involves complex processes such as metal leaching, precipitation, separation, and ...

Molecularly engineered ultrathin films enhance efficiency and stability in perovskite solar cells by aligning energy levels precisely, offering an alternative to conventional electron transport layers ...

A team of researchers from Rice University's Elimelech lab has developed a new lithium extraction technique that could transform the industry. The technique addresses the increasing demand for lithium ...

Chinese researchers have unveiled a method of extracting uranium from seawater at a fraction of the previous cost and energy use, positioning the country to potentially secure long-term domestic ...

Single-atom catalysts promise cleaner chemistry. Squeezing the maximum value from every atom, cutting waste, and reshaping how industries tackle energy, emissions, and sustainable production. Artistic ...

Electrochemical switching activates halogen bonding in a molecular mediator, enabling efficient and selective C–N bond formation via controlled proton-coupled electron transfer. More efficient and ...