Mid- and far-infrared birefringent crystals are key functional materials for polarization control, laser technologies, and ...
A British scientist whose work helped form the basis for flat-screen TVs, computers and mobile phone displays has won AkzoNobel`s UK Science Award for 2014. Professor John Goodby, FRS, Chair of ...
Chirality—often described as "handedness"—is a fundamental property of nature, underlying the behavior of molecules ranging from DNA to pharmaceuticals. While chemists have long known how to separate ...
For many decades, the method to obtain atomic-level descriptions of chemical compounds and materials—be it a drug, a catalyst ...
Hydrogen is often seen as the fuel of the future on account of its zero-emission and high gravimetric energy density, meaning it stores more energy per unit of mass compared to gasoline. Its low ...
Your browser does not support the video tag. This video captures the moment an organic crystal, maintained at liquid-nitrogen temperature, repairs a visible crack ...
Chemists are exploring a new method for designing materials, and it’s called shape-directed self-assembly. A research team at Seoul National University created saddle-shaped molecules that stacked ...
Crystal polymorphism is critically important in the fields of pharmaceuticals and materials science. For instance, a metastable polymorph of an active pharmaceutical ingredient may benefit from ...
Crystals such as diamonds are renowned for their vibrant colors and unique geometries. But to a chemist, their beauty transcends what we can see with the naked eye. With special equipment, they are ...