May 28 (UPI) --Modern life relies on electricity and electrical devices, from cars and buses to phones and laptops, to the electrical systems in homes. Behind many of these devices is a type of energy ...

Summary: For over a century, potassium ions were viewed as mere passengers in the brain—particles that flow through channels to generate electrical signals. However, a new discovery revealed that ...

Understanding how molecules interact with ions is a cornerstone of chemistry, with applications from pollution detection and cleanup to drug delivery. In a series of new studies led by JILA Fellow and ...

Indoor air quality plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, as we spend a significant portion of our lives indoors. Poor indoor air quality can lead to various health issues, including ...

Researchers at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) and the Tandon School of ...

In researching lithium cathode materials for battery storage, a team from Asst. Prof. Chong Liu’s lab, including first author and graduate student Yu Han, has shown that there is a general pathway for ...

The waste and recycling industry is adopting new systems, technologies and educational programs to manage these materials ...

For the past 5 years, chemical engineer Ankur Gupta of the University of Colorado Boulder has wondered what rules govern the diffusion of ions through the winding nanoscale tunnels within a ...

In today's digital world, where electronic devices are essential in everyday life, reliable and long-lasting power sources are a necessity. Whether it's for household gadgets, cameras, flashlights, or ...