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How a Tiny Helper Boosts Big Chemical Reactions

January 17, 2026

Scientists have found a clever way to make chemical reactions happen faster. They used a tiny helper called imidazole (ImH) to boost the speed of a reaction that breaks down a pollutant called 2, 4-chlorophenol. The reaction was 110 times faster than before! Here's how it works: The ImH sticks to t

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Cleaning Up Pollution: The Power of Phosphorus in Carbon Fibers

December 25, 2025

Pollution is a big problem, especially when it comes to tough-to-remove chemicals. Scientists have been working on ways to clean up wastewater, and one promising method involves using special carbon fibers. These fibers are doped with phosphorus, which makes them super effective at breaking down pol

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Tiny Wires, Big Impact: How Tiny Changes Can Boost CO2 Conversion

July 15, 2025

Scientists have created special tiny wires, called nanowires, that are really good at turning CO2 into useful stuff. These wires are made of two metals, palladium and copper, arranged in a unique way. The special thing about these wires is that they have tiny surfaces that are under stress, which ma

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Tiny Cerium Oxide: A Powerhouse in Medicine

July 1, 2025

Cerium oxide nanoparticles are making waves in the world of medicine. These tiny particles are special because they can switch between different states. This makes them super stable and easy to produce in large quantities. Making these nanoparticles is like a science experiment. Scientists use diff

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Boosting Carbon Dioxide Conversion with Tiny Catalysts

May 17, 2025

Carbon dioxide is a big problem for our planet. But what if we could turn it into something useful? That is where tiny catalysts come in. These are not your usual catalysts. They are made of a single atom of metal. This atom is held in place by a special ring of nitrogen atoms. This setup is l

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Supercharging Enzymes: A Shield and Boost

January 22, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to make enzymes stronger and more durable? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've developed a strategy where enzymes are encased in a soft, protective core and a hard shell. This core-shell approach helps enzymes work better and withstand tough conditi

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Transforming MoS2 Clusters for Better Biocatalytic Action

December 24, 2024

MoS2 is a widely available material with a stable structure, adjustable energy gap, and easy shear properties. These features make it valuable in fields like catalysis and biomedicine. However, its biocatalytic activity needs improvement for practical use in biomedicine. In this study, scientists cr