Scientists have created a scalable cryogenic process for producing borophene sheets that efficiently harvest energy from motion, enabling next-generation flexible electronics. (Nanowerk Spotlight) ...

In the search to displace petrochemicals as feedstocks for materials, many researchers have focused on compounds from biomass that are abundant, such as sugars, proteins, and cellulose. Now, a simple ...

Plastics are a victim of their own success, so inexpensive, easy to use and versatile that the world is awash in plastic waste. Now researchers have reported a new method of producing polyolefins -- ...

Chemists may have uncovered a surprisingly simple way to break down PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" — that are harmful to humans, livestock and the environment. PFAS, which stands for "per- ...