Understanding the mechanisms of nanoparticle interaction with cell membranes is essential for designing materials for applications such as bioimaging and drug delivery, as well as for assessing ...

Three zwitterions with identical quaternary ammonium cations but distinct anionic groups, i.e. carboxylate, sulfonate and phosphate, show distinct impact in aqueous zinc ion batteries. The zwitterion ...

Ion-pairing assemblies and anion receptors constitute a rapidly evolving area in supramolecular chemistry, whereby the mutual recognition and assembly of oppositely charged molecules underpins the ...

An international team of collaborators has made the first direct observation of the anionic redox reaction in a lithium-rich battery material. The research opens up pathways for improving existing ...

Metal catalysts are widely used in the production of drugs, dyes, adhesives, and plastics. Researchers have now discovered an intriguing property of nickel as a catalyst: it is able to catalyze the ...

Innovative structural designs in all-solid-state batteries by KAIST researchers boost performance and safety while reducing ...

Batteries are an essential technology in modern society, powering smartphones and electric vehicles, yet they face ...

Chromatography is the science of separating molecules of interest to identify, quantify or even purify them. Properties of the target molecules such as their solubility, size or hydrophobicity give ...