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Science News for February 28, 2026


Alkali cation effects in electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction

Researchers have identified three distinct distribution patterns of alkali metal cations at the reaction interface, which correspond to electrostatic adsorption, specific adsorption, and quasi-specific adsorption. The team clarified the physicochemical origin of the alkali metal cation effect and proposed new insights for designing nex...

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalChinese Journal of Catalysis·DateFeb 28, 2026

Test platforms for charging wireless cars now fit on a bench

Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University have created a rotating tabletop device to test dynamic wireless power transfer for electric vehicles. They successfully replicated conditions of a car moving at 40 kilometers per hour, promising accelerated research into next-gen charging.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalIEEE Open Journal of Vehicular Technology·DateFeb 28, 2026
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