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An iron oxide ‘oxygen sponge’ for efficient thermochemical hydrogen production

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have developed a novel iron-based catalyst that more than doubles the conversion efficiency of thermochemical green hydrogen production. The new catalyst, iron-poor nickel ferrite (Fe-poor NiFe2O4), enables significantly greater oxygen capacity even at lower temperatures.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalActa Materialia·DateMay 29, 2025
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Leveraging machine learning to find promising compositions for sodium-ion batteries

A team of scientists leveraged machine learning to find promising compositions for sodium-ion batteries, achieving exceptional energy density. The study trained a model on a database of 100 samples to predict the optimal ratio of elements needed to balance properties like operating voltage and capacity retention.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2024

Efficiently moving urea out of polluted water is coming to reality

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have developed a material to selectively oxidize urea in water, producing hydrogen gas. The material, made of nickel and cobalt atoms with tailored electronic structures, enables the efficient conversion of urea into hydrogen through an electrochemical reaction.

SourceWorcester Polytechnic Institute·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2024
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Laser treatment boosts battery performance

Researchers at KAUST used laser pulses to modify MXene, a promising alternative electrode material, boosting its energy capacity by four-fold. The laser treatment also reduced material's oxygen content and strengthened connections between nanodots and layers, stabilizing structure during charging and discharging.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalSmall·DateJul 24, 2023

Towards more efficient and eco-friendly thermoelectric oxides with hydrogen substitution

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered a new approach to improve the performance of thermoelectric materials by substituting hydrogen for oxygen. This substitution reduces thermal conductivity while maintaining high electronic conductivity, leading to improved thermoelectric conversion efficiency.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023
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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers demonstrate improved performance of transition metal oxide based organic photovoltaics

Researchers from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology have developed a method to eliminate residual organic metal-binding ligands from transition metal oxide thin films, resulting in improved device stability and performance. The technique achieved a 20-fold enhancement in electrical conductivity and a 17.6% increase in efficiency.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 17, 2022

Flexible hybrid capacitors based on transition metal composite electrode

A new electrode material Co3O4@NiMoO4 has been developed for flexible hybrid capacitors, exhibiting high energy density and long cycle stability. The material was grown on porous nickel foam using a two-step hydrothermal method, providing a conductive skeleton for the electrodes.

SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2022

Third-highest oxidation state secures rhodium a place on the podium

Researchers have successfully isolated and characterized rhodium(VII), the third-highest oxidation state of an element, using advanced ion trap technology. This discovery has significant implications for understanding exotic transition metal oxides and potential applications in materials science.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2022

Boosting thermopower of oxides via artificially laminated metal/insulator heterostructure

Researchers developed a new method to significantly enhance thermoelectric voltage at low temperatures by creating laminate structures with transition metal oxide and insulating layers. The 'phonon-drag effect' is responsible for the enhancement, where flowing phonons drive electrons to produce extra thermoelectric voltage.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 2, 2021
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Wider horizons for highly ordered nanohole arrays

Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have developed a scalable method to create ordered porous metallic oxide thin films using a range of transition metals. The process enables the production of highly ordered nanohole arrays ideal for various industrial applications.

SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalElectrochemistry Communications·DateMar 13, 2021

Metal oxide sandwiches: New option to manipulate properties of interfaces

Scientists have discovered a new approach to tailor interface properties of metal oxide sandwiches, allowing for the control of ferromagnetism and superconductivity. The team found that the charge transfer between materials strongly depends on the rare earth element used, enabling the manipulation of interfacial phases.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 4, 2016

'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
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USC scientist invents technique to grow superconducting and magnetic 'nanocables'

Chongwu Zhou's new method allows for the creation of dense arrays of ultrafine wires made of magnesium oxide coated with uniform, precisely controlled layers of TMO. The technique enables the production of nanocables with extraordinary properties, including high-temperature superconductivity and magnetic applications.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 14, 2004