A new quantum-classical approach speeds up the discovery of photochromic materials. A joint research team has developed an ...

Combustion engines only use a quarter of the fuel’s potential energy while the rest is lost as heat through exhaust. Now, a ...

Caltech researchers demonstrated a new method to use light to control active matter—a kind of material made up of individual energy-consuming pieces that act as a whole to create mechanical motion.

Triple click chemistry has revolutionized chemical synthesis with its simplicity and efficiency, allowing for the quick and selective assembly of complex molecules. Now, in a recent study, researchers ...

New micellar technology from Rice University enables chemical reactions in water, lowering environmental impact and improving efficiency in chemical processes.

Middle molecules with a molecular weight of more than 1,000 are difficult to synthesize due to multiple steps and time-consuming nature, demanding the development of a new approach that can overcome ...

The late research pioneer Roberta (“Bobbie”) Colman, Willis F. Harrington Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UD, had ...

This February marks the second year of the MIT class “Coffee Matters: Using the Breakerspace to Make the Perfect Cup.” ...

Researchers have developed a sustainable catalyst that increases its activity during use while converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products. This discovery offers a blueprint for designing ...

To create the new batteries needed for electric vehicles, mobile devices and renewable energy storage, researchers have ...

These non-living materials will have capabilities including self-healing, adaptation, growth, and programmability.

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic ...