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Scientists develop new catalyst for efficient hydrogen production

Researchers have created a novel catalyst that enhances hydrogen production from water electrolysis. This advancement promises more sustainable and cost-effective green hydrogen generation. The study was published on October 3, 2025.

Nobel prize in chemistry awarded for metal-organic frameworks

The 2025 Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi for pioneering metal-organic frameworks, porous materials capable of storing and releasing gases like carbon dioxide. These structures, which self-assemble from metal ions and organic molecules, have vast potential for applications such as capturing pollutants and harvesting water from air. The committee praised their work for creating materials that can hold enormous volumes of substances in tiny spaces.

Scientists solve mystery of highly reactive oxygen

October 03, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

Researchers have unraveled a decades-old puzzle in chemistry by explaining how oxygen becomes highly reactive in certain conditions. The breakthrough, detailed in a recent study, reveals a new mechanism involving atomic oxygen reactions. This discovery could reshape understandings of atmospheric processes and combustion.

New Catalyst Advances Plastic Recycling

September 09, 2025 An Ruwaito ta hanyar AI

A nickel-based catalyst has been developed to break down polyolefin plastics into valuable products. Announced on September 3, 2025, it could revolutionize recycling processes. The innovation selectively targets plastic bonds.