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Oven-temperature process (~300℃) boosts catalyst performance sixfold

Researchers developed a new method to activate water-splitting catalysts at an oven temperature of just 300 °C, boosting oxygen evolution efficiency by nearly sixfold. This breakthrough enables large-scale energy storage and conversion using solar and wind power.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateAug 1, 2025

Pusan National University study provides breakthrough in enhancing solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with rapid PrOx coating method

A team of researchers led by Professor Beom-Kyeong Park has made a breakthrough in enhancing solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with a rapid PrOx coating method. The study demonstrated significant enhancements in SOFC electrode performance, reducing polarization resistance and boosting peak power density.

SourcePusan National University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 18, 2024

How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced

Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology have created a new method for removing mercury from concentrated sulphuric acid, reducing levels by more than 90%. This innovation could lead to reduced mercury emissions and the production of high-purity, non-toxic products in industries such as mining and metal refining.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalACS ES&T Engineering·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 4, 2023
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Novel NIST process is a low-cost route to ultrathin platinum films

NIST scientists discovered a simple and fast process to deposit uniform, ultrathin layers of platinum atoms on a surface. By increasing the voltage beyond normal levels, they created a hydrogen layer that quenches further metal deposition, allowing for precise control over film thickness.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateDec 13, 2012