Researchers have found a way to use solar energy to power a key chemical reaction that drives many manufacturing industries. This new method can significantly reduce the energy required to run these ...

A metal sphere about the size of a billiard ball sits in a person's palm. X-Energy's nuclear fuel pellet Credit: X-Energy The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) made history early this year when ...

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a familiar household chemical: acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar.

Carbon capture looms large in many oil and chemical companies’ plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It has to. Converting hydrocarbons to carbon dioxide and water frees the heat that drives most ...

Molecular motors are complex devices composed of many different parts that consume energy to perform various cellular activities. In short, molecular machines transform energy into useful work.

RedoxBlox has developed a high-temperature TCES technology which boasts energy density on par with lithium-ion battery technology, while utilizing inexpensive and abundant raw materials. The company’s ...

Chemical engineers develop problem-solving skills, with a strong foundation in science, engineering, and mathematics that touch every aspect of our lives–from smaller, faster computer chips to ...