Xerogel

Phytic acid–driven structural engineering unlocks high-performance lignin-based carbon aerogel supercapacitors

Researchers developed a synergistic structure-doping regulation strategy for lignin-based carbon aerogels using phytic acid, promoting uniform spherical hierarchical structures and dual phosphorus-sulfur doping. This approach achieves high-performance supercapacitors with superior power density and energy storage capabilities.

SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2026

Green tea-based adhesive films show promise as a novel treatment for oral mucositis

Researchers developed mucoadhesive films combining xyloglucan and green tea extract to treat oral mucositis, a painful inflammation caused by cancer treatment. The films demonstrated high strength and adhesion forces comparable to commercial products, showing promise as a novel treatment for oral mucositis.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalACS Omega·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2025

A chemist from RUDN University suggested increasing the efficiency of biofuel production 4 to 10 times using silica-supported heteropolyacids

A chemist from RUDN University developed a silica-supported heteropolyacid system that can produce ethers from waste lignocellulose products, increasing their production efficiency by 4-10 times. This method reduces energy consumption and makes biofuel manufacturing cheaper.

SourceRUDN University·JournalMolecular Catalysis·DateOct 28, 2020

On a spot smaller than a dime, UB chemists print sensors that may detect hundreds of chemicals

University at Buffalo researchers have developed reusable chemical sensors that can detect hundreds of chemicals in an area smaller than a dime. The new technology uses pin-printing to create xerogel-based sensors, which are rigid materials with intricate networks of nanoscopic pores.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateJan 25, 2002

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.