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Chemistry in July

Researchers have turned a fairly common non-metallic solvent into a superconductor capable of transmitting electrical current with none of the resistance seen in conventional conductors. Read more...

A new method for creating thin films of diamonds may allow manufacturers to enhance future electronics. A team of researchers have reported creating thin films of boron-doped diamond at temperatures low enough to coat sensitive electronics, including biosensors, semiconductors, and photonic and optical devices. Read more...

A new material that can store large amounts of energy with very little energy loss has been developed by researchers. The material has practical applications in renewable energy storage, electric cars and defence and space technologies. Read more...

A new self-adhesive tape simplifies the process of pickling aluminum surfaces. It is safer than existing treatment methods involving pickling pastes, sprays or baths, because there is no rinsing stage and hence no need for complicated wastewater disposal. Read more...

By taking a novel approach to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy – a blending of four techniques – scientists have been able to resolve a key interaction between two proteins that could never be observed before. Read more...

A new iron nanoparticle catalyst developed by researchers promises to drastically improve the efficiency of hydrogenation, a key chemical process used in a wide array of industrial applications. Cleaner, safer and cheaper than traditional rare metal-based catalysts, the new, more environmentally friendly technique marks a breakthrough for the emerging field of green chemistry. Read more...

A new potential target in the fight against Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases has been demonstrated. Read more...

Researchers have reported creating a sturdy, transparent, and indium-free electrode from silver and titanium dioxide that could replace indium-based electrodes in some applications. Read more...