In the race to meet the growing global demand for lithium -- a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles -- a team of researchers has developed a breakthrough lithium extraction method ...

Chemists have developed a new theoretical framework for more accurately predicting the behavior of catalysts. The study reveals how conditions such as temperature and pressure can change a catalyst's ...

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 ...

Demand for lithium is soaring as automakers ramp up electric vehicle production and energy companies build larger battery systems to support wind and ...

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 ...

Researchers developed a photocatalytic covalent organic framework that selectively captures gold from electronic waste leachate with 99% efficiency and strong reusability. The material, developed at ...

The study, published in Materials Today, details how these membranes could significantly improve energy efficiency and operational stability. Precisely engineered in both pore size and surface ...