The demand for innovative biofuel production methods remains a pressing challenge. Lignin, a major biomass component, poses a formidable obstacle since it is difficult to depolymerize and convert into biofuels. ... Read more

The superior mechanical and electrical properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are uniquely advantageous for enhancing polymer composites' mechanical and electrical properties. However, CNTs usually heavily bundle. ... Read more

Battery and capacitor electrode technologies available in the industry today, are struggling to keep up with rapidly advancing applications that require high power and energy density such as electric vehicles, solar cells and telecommunications systems. ... Read more

The two most pressing challenges facing humanity are the need to feed the growing population with restricted land and water sources and global warming caused due to high atmospheric CO2 levels. ... Read more

Platinum group metals (PGM) are well-known precious metals that play an important role in many industrial applications as catalysts. Current methods for their recycling are not efficient, require extreme conditions, and involve toxic reagents or byproducts. Prof. ... Read more

Modern agriculture faces limited arable land and climate changes. Carbon fixation under these conditions will become a significant growth-limiting factor. Synthetic carbon fixation pathways can allow plants to produce more biomass using the same amount of energy from sunlight. ... Read more

In recent years, complexes based on cooperating ligands have exhibited remarkable catalytic activity. These ligands can cooperate with the metal center by undergoing reversible structural changes in the processes of substrate activation and product formation. ... Read more