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Unlocking the last lanthanide

Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory used X-ray absorption spectroscopy to study promethium, a rare and radioactive element. The team successfully observed promethium form chemical bonds with neighboring oxygen atoms in an aqueous solution, providing new insights into its complex chemistry.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 21, 2024
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

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12 exotic bacteria found to passively collect rare earth elements from wastewater

Scientists discovered that 12 strains of cyanobacteria can passively collect rare earth elements from wastewater through a process called biosorption. This process has great potential for the circular recovery and reuse of rare earth metals in industries such as mining, electronics, and chemicals.

SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2023

High-temperature superconductivity in lanthanum, yttrium, and cerium ternary hydrides

A team of researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology has discovered thermodynamically stable phases in Y–Ce–H and La–Ce–H systems that exhibit high-temperature superconductivity. Calculations predicted Tc values of up to 173 K, paving the way for the development of more energy-efficient and sustainable societies.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalMaterials Today Physics·DateNov 16, 2022

Durable, inexpensive catalyst reduces carbon footprint of ammonia production

Researchers develop stable catalyst that can produce ammonia at rates similar to conventional metal nitride catalysts, reducing the need for fossil fuels and lowering CO2 emissions. The new catalyst is chemically stable in the presence of moisture, enabling more efficient production under milder conditions.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 19, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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CMR induced in pure lanthanum manganite

Scientists successfully induced colossal magnetoresistance in pure lanthanum manganite for the first time using high-pressure conditions. The phenomenon occurs when the competition between two phases is at its maximum, driving the transition from an insulator to a metal. This breakthrough has significant implications for harnessing col...

SourceCarnegie Institution for Science·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 11, 2015
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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'Exotic' material is like a switch when super thin

Scientists at Cornell University have successfully switched a particular transition metal oxide from a metal to an insulator by making it less than a nanometer thick. This breakthrough discovery has the potential to revolutionize the development of ultra-thin electronic devices.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateApr 18, 2014

Scientists open door to better solar cells, superconductors and hard-drives

Researchers enhance understanding of materials interfaces using DESY's bright research light sources. They discovered a tenfold higher conductivity in a specific interface, shedding light on the mysterious 'missing electrons'. The findings open doors to designing new properties and controlling them.

SourceDeutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron DESY·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 14, 2014
Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

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ORNL recipe for oxide interface perfection opens path to novel materials

The ORNL research team achieved virtual perfection at the oxide interface of two insulator materials by tweaking the formula for growing oxide thin films. This discovery has significant ramifications for creating novel materials with applications in solar cells, batteries, fuel cells, transistors and capacitors.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 16, 2012

An about-face on electrical conductivity at the interface

Researchers propose a new explanation for electrical conductivity at polar-nonpolar oxides, suggesting that atomic mixing and rearrangement occurs at the interface. They found that lanthanum and chromium crossed over to the nonpolar side in equal amounts, making conduction impossible.

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 14, 2011

NIST measures key property of potential 'spintronic' material

Researchers have engineered a highly ordered version of a magnetic oxide compound, revealing the influence of electrons near additional lanthanum layers. The study provides crucial insights into the emerging field of oxide spintronics and its potential for fast memory devices with reduced power consumption.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 19, 2011
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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MIT research: Toward faster transistors

MIT physicists have discovered a new physical phenomenon that can greatly enhance capacitance in transistors, which may lead to increased clock speed and reduced heat. The discovery, reported in the journal Science, challenges existing understanding of physics and has potential implications for computer chip design.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateMay 13, 2011

First global approval for FOSRENOL (lanthanum carbonate)

FOSRENOL, a lanthanum carbonate-based treatment, has been approved for reducing phosphate risk in dialysis patients with end-stage renal failure. The treatment has shown effectiveness and well-tolerability in studies, improving bone disease outcomes.

SourceResolute Communications·DateMar 24, 2004
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

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