A new Y-doped catalyst has been developed to efficiently transform ammonia into sustainable hydrogen energy, enabling a cleaner energy future. The catalyst, composed of nickel and yttrium, improves the performance of the ammonia decomposition reaction, overcoming issues of intrinsic activity and energy barriers.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalJournal of Catalysis·DateMar 12, 2026
Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo, have developed a cost-effective method to produce nearly oxygen-free titanium. This process could facilitate mass production of titanium alloys in industries such as electronics and aerospace.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 12, 2024
Researchers have developed a novel chloride-based solid electrolyte with exceptional ionic conductivity, addressing material limitations that hindered previous attempts. This breakthrough is expected to pave the way for commercialization of solid-state batteries, promising improved affordability and safety.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2023
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A research team at Hokkaido University has created a stable and effective solid-state electrochemical thermal transistor that can control heat flow with electrical signals. The device outperforms current liquid-state thermal transistors in terms of stability and efficiency.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2023
A team from East China University of Science and Technology has developed a simple, one-step dual-modification strategy to restrain side reactions in nickel-rich layered cathodes. The resulting cathode material exhibits superior electrochemical performance with excellent long-term cycling stability.
SourceParticuology·JournalParticuology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 5, 2023
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
Physicists at the University of Groningen have observed a significant increase in magnon conductivity in ultrathin YIG films, surpassing expectations by three orders of magnitude. This unexpected result could lead to new devices and discoveries in spintronics.
SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNature Materials·TypeObservational study·DateSep 22, 2022
A team of UCF researchers has developed a nanomaterial-based disinfectant that can kill several serious viruses, including SARS and Zika. The disinfectant uses white light activation to regenerate its antiviral properties, making it effective in minimizing surface-to-surface spread of viruses.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2022
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Researchers have synthesized novel nitrogen compounds with ring- and spiral-shaped crystal structures under extremely high pressure. The new polynitrides contain planar, symmetrically constructed ring structures and a rare polynitrogenic double helix.
SourceUniversität Bayreuth·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeNews article·DateAug 4, 2022
Researchers at Pusan National University have developed a novel method to measure oxygen concentration in high-temperature environments without physical contact. The method uses a phosphorescent material that varies its phosphorescence depending on the surrounding oxygen concentration.
SourcePusan National University·JournalSensors and Actuators B Chemical·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 2, 2022
Scientists have achieved efficient quantum coupling between two distant magnetic devices, which can host magnons and exchange energy and information. This achievement may be useful for creating new quantum information technology devices.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 21, 2022
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A research team at Toyohashi University of Technology demonstrates a new substrate structure that enables the excitation and detection of high-intensity broadband spin waves, even when miniaturized. The YIG-on-metal (YOM) structure achieves broader frequency bandwidth and higher intensity than conventional electrode structures.
SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalJournal of Physics D Applied Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2021
A new method developed by Penn State and LLNL demonstrates a promising way to extract and separate rare earth elements from low-grade sources. The protein-based approach separates metals with greater than 99% purity, offering a more efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional methods.
SourcePenn State·JournalACS Central Science·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 8, 2021
Researchers at Skoltech have successfully synthesized two new ternary hydrides, LaH10 and YH10, which are expected to exhibit high-temperature superconductivity. The study reveals that alloying is an effective strategy for stabilizing these otherwise unstable phases.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalMaterials Today·DateJul 1, 2021
Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize superconducting materials at room temperatures, utilizing a thin film of palladium to separate hydrogen atoms from yttrium. The resulting material exhibits superconductivity at 12 degrees Fahrenheit, improving upon previous results.
SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 31, 2021
Researchers at Skoltech have successfully synthesized Yttrium Hydride (YH6), a high-temperature superconductor that ranks among the top three known to date. The material exhibits superconductivity at temperatures of up to 243 K, with critical magnetic field discrepancies yet to be fully explained.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateMar 10, 2021
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A new production method developed by physicists at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg enables the transfer of crystalline microstructures to any material, advancing the production of smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient components. The method has potential applications in spintronics, magnonics, and hybrid components.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 23, 2021
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a palladium-based intermetallic electride, Y3Pd2, as a highly efficient catalyst for Suzuki cross-coupling reactions. The material exhibits improved catalytic activity and reduced activation energy compared to traditional pure Pd catalysts.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 29, 2020
A Kanazawa University-led team has created a method to extract rare earth elements from spent phosphors in fluorescent lamps using chelator chemistry and mechano-chemical energy. The process results in recoveries of 53% to 84% of the metals, offering a sustainable solution for technology
SourceKanazawa University·JournalWaste Management·DateNov 2, 2018
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Researchers at Duke University confirm theoretical model by blasting yttrium manganite sample with neutrons at 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The study reveals the atomic mechanisms behind the material's rare electromagnetic properties, which could lead to breakthroughs in computing and sensor technology.
SourceDuke University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 10, 2018
Researchers have developed a new material that combines high-refractive-index material and magnetic garnet to yield ten times enhanced performance. The material, amorphous tantalum yttrium oxide, retains transmissivity after thermal treatment at 850°C.
SourceToyohashi University of Technology (TUT)·JournalScientific Reports·DateNov 27, 2017
Researchers at KU Leuven have developed a new method to separate rare earth metals europium and yttrium using UV light. This process recovers over 95% of the europium from a liquid mixture, making it an efficient alternative to traditional methods.
A team of physicists at UC Riverside created magnetic graphene by bringing it close to a magnetic insulator, preserving its electronic properties. This breakthrough has the potential to increase graphene's use in computers with more robust and multi-functional electronic devices.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 23, 2015
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Brown University researchers have discovered that yttrium and nickel, two metal catalysts used to form carbon nanotubes, interfere with critical signaling transactions in neurons. Removing these metals can lead to the development of safe treatments for neurodegenerative diseases such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and paralysis.
Researchers at Virginia Tech have created a new class of stable molecules that could revolutionize the field of molecular semiconductors. The discovery involves replacing one atom in a carbon fullerene with nitrogen, creating a unique electronic bond that could improve the sensitivity of MRI and NMR technologies.
SourceVirginia Tech·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 8, 2008