Researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo successfully developed a multi-element perovskite catalyst that selectively oxidizes light alkanes to alcohols with high yield and selectivity. The breakthrough catalyst operates under mild conditions and exhibits excellent stability and reusability.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2024
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Researchers developed a nano-patterned copper oxide sensor to detect hydrogen at low concentrations, outperforming previous CuO-based sensors. The sensor detects hydrogen concentrations as low as 5 parts per billion and responds quickly, making it suitable for leak detection and ensuring safe adoption of hydrogen technologies.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2024
A group of student researchers developed a machine learning-based approach to better understand and represent the decline in global ocean oxygen levels. Their research showed that the world's oceans have lost oxygen at a rate of about 0.7% per decade from 1970 to 2010.
SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Machine Learning and Computation·DateNov 12, 2024
A new type of cationic epoxy photoresist exhibits greater sensitivity to two-photon laser exposure, enabling fast writing speeds and fine features. The material was developed by a research team led by Professor Cuifang Kuang, who achieved lithography speeds of 100 mm/s and resolution of 170 nm.
SourceCactus Communications·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2024
A new integrated method simplifies luminescence lifetime measurements, allowing researchers to determine lifetimes using standard camera systems. This breakthrough technique transforms fields that rely on optical sensing and chemical imaging.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology·JournalACS Sensors·DateOct 17, 2024
Climate change is releasing more contaminants into the ocean, affecting marine ecosystems. Human activities and natural sources are mobilizing and increasing contaminant flows due to rising sea levels and melting glaciers.
SourceHelmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel (GEOMAR)·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 9, 2024
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For the first time, researchers have witnessed nanosized water bubbles forming in real time using a novel method that enables atomic precision. The breakthrough discovery has significant implications for practical applications, such as rapid water generation in deep space environments without extreme conditions.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 30, 2024
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a new electrocatalyst by doping cobalt oxide with erbium, achieving high oxygen evolution performance and stability in acidic conditions. The Er-doped Co3O4 catalyst surpassed the performance of many precious metal-free catalysts.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalACS Catalysis·DateSep 13, 2024
A large multicentre study found no differences in quality of life, symptoms, or mortality between patients receiving 24-hour and 15-hour oxygen therapy at home. This is significant for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing long-term oxygen therapy.
SourceLund University·JournalNew England Journal of Medicine·DateSep 12, 2024
Researchers developed cost-effective catalysts by incorporating chromium into transition metal hydroxides, demonstrating enhanced catalytic activity. The FeCoNiCr hydroxide catalyst showed a low overpotential of 224 mV in alkaline media, outperforming similar catalysts.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalACS Catalysis·DateSep 11, 2024
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Researchers at Tohoku University developed a novel approach to enhance the efficiency of the oxygen evolution reaction by introducing rare earth single atoms into manganese oxide. This leads to unprecedented improvements in OER performance, making it a suitable alternative to traditional catalysts like ruthenium dioxide.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalNano Energy·DateAug 28, 2024
Researchers design Na0.6[Ni0.3Ru0.3Mn0.4]O2 and vacancy-introduced Na0.7[Ni0.2V0.1Ru0.3Mn0.4]O2 compounds to enhance sodium-ion battery performance. The V-NRM compound exhibits improved capacity and rate performance, with an additional short voltage plateau at 3.9V during charging.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2024
A new study reveals that metallic minerals on the deep-ocean floor can produce oxygen, even in complete darkness. This discovery challenges long-held assumptions that only photosynthetic organisms generate Earth's oxygen and has significant implications for our understanding of the origin of life.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateJul 22, 2024
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Anaerobic bacteria have survived for ages in oxygen-free niches, influencing human health and environment. The 'AnoxyGen' project aims to unlock their biosynthetic potential using molecular and synthetic biology tools.
SourceLeibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology - Hans Knöll Institute -·DateJul 12, 2024
Scientists at Yokohama National University developed innovative catalysts using noble metals Rhodium and Ruthenium to facilitate cross-dehydrogenative coupling reactions. These reactions utilize oxygen as the sole oxidant, producing aryl esters with minimal waste.
SourceYokohama National University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 4, 2024
Researchers found a link between ancient ocean oxygen depletion and the massive extinction of marine species during the Jurassic Period. The study provides insights into how human-made carbon emissions may lead to similar extinctions in the future.
SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJun 26, 2024
Scientists at Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology identify a positive glutamate-NO-glutamate feedback loop that blocks long-term potentiation and impairs learning and memory. The study suggests that this loop may explain memory loss in stroke patients and potentially offer a solution for treatment.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournaliScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2024
Researchers used pyrite to study the relationship between sediment mixing and oxygen levels in ancient oceans. They found that small amounts of sediment mixing can expose buried minerals to enough oxygen to start oxygen buildup. This challenges conventional wisdom about the role of oxygen in oxygen accumulation.
SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalGeochimica et Cosmochimica Acta·DateJun 1, 2024
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Scientists at Norwegian University of Science and Technology create high-entropy hexagonal manganites for fast oxygen absorption and release. These materials can store and release pure oxygen much faster and at lower temperatures than known materials, making them a promising solution for industrial and medical applications.
SourceNorwegian University of Science and Technology·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 30, 2024
Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a high-energy, high-efficiency all-solid-state sodium-air battery that can reversibly utilize sodium and air without additional equipment. The breakthrough overcomes the challenge of carbonate formation, increasing energy density and reducing voltage gap.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 28, 2024
Researchers developed ultra-thin H-V2O5 nanosheets to enhance MgH2 hydrogen storage, achieving lower desorption temperatures and rapid kinetics. The composite material exhibits outstanding performance, with high capacity retention and stability.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2024
A team of researchers has gained new understanding of metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalysts, crucial for the development of low-cost and efficient hydrogen generation. By analyzing twelve distinct M-N-C configurations, they discovered that potential zero charge and solvation effects play a pivotal role in pH-dependent activities.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateMay 15, 2024
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Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a cost-effective and high-capacity cathode material for lithium-ion batteries by doping abundantly available elements, such as aluminum and silicon. The addition of these elements forms strong covalent bonds, enhancing the material's cyclability and capacity retention.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalACS Materials Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2024
A Japanese research team analyzed oxygen and nitrogen stable isotope ratios in nitrate to differentiate between sake breweries. The study found a distinct N isotope signature across various types of sake within a single brewery, which could be used as a marker for authentication.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalLWT·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2024
A new study has unveiled key insights into the evolution of oxygen, carbon, and essential elements over Earth's entire history. The research reveals how the buildup of carbon-rich rocks accelerated oxygen production and its release into the atmosphere.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Geoscience·DateApr 10, 2024
A new bioluminescence imaging technique allows researchers to observe oxygen movement in the brains of mice in real-time, providing insights into diseases such as Alzheimer's and strokes. The method reveals that small areas of the brain, called 'hypoxic pockets,' can be denied oxygen for brief periods, increasing risk for these diseases.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 28, 2024
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A new bioluminescence imaging technique allows for real-time monitoring of oxygen concentration in the brain, revealing previously undetected areas of temporary hypoxia. The method enables researchers to study diseases associated with hypoxia, such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalScience·DateMar 28, 2024
Researchers have developed an implantable battery that runs on the body's own oxygen, providing stable power and compatibility with biological systems. The device shows promise for powering medical devices, monitoring wound healing, and even starving cancer cells.
SourceCell Press·JournalChem·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2024
A comprehensive study found pulse oximeters significantly overestimated oxygen saturation readings in individuals with darker skin tones. This could lead to missed treatments and incorrect diagnoses, as devices may not accurately reflect critical oxygen levels.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·JournalBritish Journal of Anaesthesia·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 29, 2024
A study found that glitter's metal coating reduces light penetration, impairing photosynthesis of Large-flowered waterweed Egeria densa and affecting aquatic plant growth. The experiment showed a significant decrease in photosynthesis rates with the presence of glitter, highlighting the need for sustainable alternatives.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNew Zealand Journal of Botany·DateFeb 26, 2024
Researchers found that pulse oximeters underestimate blood pumping and overestimate resistance, affecting treatment decisions. Direct blood oxygen measurement is crucial for accurate guidance, especially for Black patients already at higher risk.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalCirculation Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 21, 2024
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A team of scientists has developed a new treatment for chronic wounds that uses ionized gas plasma to decontaminate and heal wounds. The technology shows promise in treating diabetic foot ulcers, internal wounds, and potentially cancerous tumours.
SourceUniversity of South Australia·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2024
Researchers from Ohio State University tested upcoming telescopes' ability to detect chemical traces of oxygen, carbon dioxide, methane and water on 10 rocky exoplanets. The study found that two nearby worlds, Proxima Centauri b and GJ 887 b, are highly adept at detecting biosignatures with advanced telescopes.
SourceOhio State University·JournalThe Astronomical Journal·DateJan 29, 2024
Researchers at University of Tsukuba discovered a correlation between hypoxia levels and clinical symptoms in UC patients. Lower oxygen saturation in the rectal mucosa was associated with greater severity of colitis, making this method a potential tool for objective measurement of disease activity.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalGastrointestinal Endoscopy·DateJan 23, 2024
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Researchers have developed a new catalyst that exceeds 30% yield for the production of ethylene through oxidative coupling of methane, a more sustainable and economically viable method. The core-shell Li2CO3-coated mixed rare earth oxides catalyst enables sequential oxygen switching, replenishing its ability to provide oxygen for the r...
SourceLehigh University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 12, 2024
A team at the University of Cordoba has developed a biocompatible battery that uses hemoglobin as an electrochemical reaction facilitator, functioning for around 20-30 days. The battery boasts advantages such as sustainability and operation in body pH, but requires further improvement to be rechargeable.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalEnergy & Fuels·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 9, 2024
Researchers have developed a novel method to produce a selective anticancer precursor substance. The synthesis involves the reaction of metal-active oxygen species with nitrile, utilizing cost-effective metals at lower temperatures. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities in developing innovative drugs against cancer.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalJACS Au·DateDec 28, 2023
Foraminifera, single-cell organisms with shells, affect oxygen distribution and bacterial diversity in sea sediments through their burrowing. They increase oxygen penetration by 15-20%, decreasing organic matter and bacterial abundance.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalBiogeosciences·DateDec 11, 2023
A study of 170 COVID-19 patients with severe ARDS found that prone positioning compared to supine positioning did not significantly reduce the time to successful weaning from ECMO. The study suggests that other factors may influence ECMO weaning outcomes.
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A team of researchers developed a hexagonal BaTiO3−xNy oxynitride catalyst with basicity comparable to that of superbases. The substitution of nitride ions and oxygen vacancies into face-sharing Ti2O9 dimer sites increases the electron density, resulting in a highly basic catalyst.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2023
Researchers have successfully observed the operating principle of promoters in a catalytic reaction in real-time. Using high-tech microscopy methods, they visualized individual La atoms' role in hydrogen oxidation. The study revealed that two surface areas of the catalyst act as pacemakers, controlled by promoter lanthanum.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2023
A novel device, ecO2, produces oxygen at the site to keep cells alive for up to a month in vitro or weeks in vivo. This innovation improves the outcomes of cell-based therapies for diseases and injuries by increasing metabolic demand.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 9, 2023
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New data from the James Webb Space Telescope reveals a surge in oxygen content within 500-700 million years after the Big Bang. This early appearance of oxygen suggests that life may have appeared sooner than previously thought.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series·TypeObservational study·DateNov 9, 2023
The study reconstructs a nearly continuous record of marine oxygen levels through the Phanerozoic using a machine learning approach. Oxygen levels in deep continental shelf seawater were negatively correlated with the production rate of the oceanic crust over timescales of 10–100 million years.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Geoscience·DateOct 31, 2023
Scientists have found evidence of past oxygen loss in the world's oceans during glacial periods, indicating that current climate change may not be permanent. The discovery was made by analyzing seafloor sediments from the past 145,000 years, which showed a build-up of cobalt during the last ice age.
SourceUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·TypeContent analysis·DateOct 11, 2023
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Researchers developed direct conversion of methane with oxygen at room temperature using edge-rich MoS2 catalyst, achieving up to 4.2% conversion rate and 99% selectivity for C1 oxygenates. The unique binuclear molybdenum site facilitates O2 dissociation and activates C-H bond.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 28, 2023
Researchers at City University of Hong Kong have developed a new class of near-infrared-activated photo-oxidants that can effectively kill cancer cells without requiring oxygen. The discovery offers a promising direction for developing anti-cancer drugs and could overcome existing limitations of photodynamic therapies.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 20, 2023
A novel method to obtain acetone has been developed by a scientific collaboration between researchers in Brazil and Germany, using only light and photoactive iron chloride. The process is direct, safer, and cheaper than traditional methods, with fewer stages and no high temperatures or flammable intermediaries.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalACS Catalysis·DateSep 13, 2023
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An international team of scientists has discovered a link between Earth's ancient atmosphere and the chemistry of its deep mantle. The study found that sediment recycling provided atmospheric access to the mantle, leading to increased oxidation of calc-alkaline magma and altering the composition of the continental crust.
SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateAug 31, 2023
Mainz University and Evonik researchers have created an environmentally friendly process to generate dicarboxylic acids, a crucial chemical building block for polyamides. The new technique uses only oxygen, electricity, and hydrocarbon compounds, eliminating heavy metals and strong acids, and resulting in no nitrogen oxide emissions.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 28, 2023
Researchers have developed a molecular 'singlet oxygen battery' that can target and kill methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria in deep tissue layers. The technology, which does not require external light or oxygen, is highly effective in treating pulmonary infections caused by MRSA.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 16, 2023
Researchers developed a nanoscale material technique called inverse thermal degradation (ITD) to control high-temperature flames and tune material properties. By regulating oxygen access, ITD allows for smoldering rather than bursting into flames, producing carbon tubes with desired characteristics.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 14, 2023
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A chemical process used by cooks to create flavors and aromas is believed to have helped create conditions for complex life to evolve on Earth. The Maillard reaction, also known as the browning of food, converts small molecules into larger ones that are harder for microorganisms to break down.
SourceUniversity of Leeds·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2023
Researchers discovered 'oxygen hole' formation in LiNiO2 cathodes accelerates degradation and release of oxygen. Computational studies revealed nickel charge remains stable while oxygen undergoes changes during charging.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalJoule·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 19, 2023
Carbon-based materials have been found to be more reactive with alcohol-functionalized oxygens, challenging traditional catalysis chemistry. The researchers' study showed a correlation between the amount and type of oxygen present and performance, including the long-range effects of aromatic rings.
SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 19, 2023
A study by University of Copenhagen researchers challenges a 70-year-old assumption about the origins of life on Earth. They found that oxygen concentrations in ancient ocean samples were 5-10 times lower than today, contradicting previous theories that increased oxygen levels drove the evolution of more complex marine organisms.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalGeobiology·DateJul 18, 2023
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A Rutgers-led study analyzing ocean sediment shows that oxygen levels in the eastern equatorial Pacific were higher during the Miocene warm period, some 16 million years ago, despite higher global temperatures. This suggests that current oxygen loss from climate change may ultimately reverse.
SourceRutgers University·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateJun 28, 2023
A team of scientists has discovered ancient groundwaters harbor diverse microbial communities producing large amounts of 'dark oxygen'. This process enables microbes to survive and potentially consume methane, a greenhouse gas. The study's findings challenge prior assumptions about microbial life in subsurface ecosystems.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJun 14, 2023
A team of researchers from China and the UK has developed new ways to optimise the production of solar fuels by creating novel photocatalysts. These photocatalysts, such as titanium dioxide with boron nitride, can absorb more wavelengths of light and produce more hydrogen compared to traditional methods.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2023
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Daniel Herwartz receives 2 million euros funding from ERC Consolidator Grant for his project KinO, which explores temperature fluctuations associated with mass extinction and improves temperature reconstructions of ancient ocean temperatures.