Atom by atom, bond by bond, a chemical reaction caught in the act

June 1, 2013 – 8:01 am
  • Atom by atom, bond by bond, a chemical reaction caught in the act - Scientists have produced remarkable images of carbon atoms and the bonds among them. Resembling glowing textbook diagrams, hydrocarbon molecules are shown in high resolution for the first time before and after bond-breaking, rearrangement, and reforming of bonds during a complex chemical reaction.(10.1126/science.1238187)

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    Scientists capture first images of molecules before and after reaction

    May 31, 2013 – 3:01 pm
  • Scientists capture first images of molecules before and after reaction - Using atomic force microscopy, chemists for the first time can capture images of molecules before and after they react, which will allow them to better tune reactions to get the products they want. Chemists and physicists joined forces to develop the technique, which could help scientists study and improve catalytic reactions like those used widely in industry to make chemicals or crack oil.(10.1126/science.1238187)

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    High-efficiency zinc-air battery developed

    May 30, 2013 – 10:01 pm
  • High-efficiency zinc-air battery developed - Scientists have developed an advanced zinc-air battery with higher catalytic activity and durability than similar batteries made with costly platinum and iridium catalysts. The results could lead to the development of a low-cost alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries widely used today, according to the researchers.(10.1038/ncomms2812)

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