Polycarboxylate: a green, efficient energy storage medium1. Characteristics of polycarboxylatePolycarboxylate is an organic compound polymerized from carboxylic acid molecules and has a unique chemical structure. This chemical structure gives it sign…
Introduction to disulfidesIn organic chemistry, disulfides refer to organic sulfur compounds containing disulfide bonds (-S-S-) and have the general formula R-S-S-R'. The oxidation state of sulfur is -1, similar to the oxygen in peroxide.When both R…
What is MAX phase materials? MAX phase materials are novel layered carbon-nitride inorganic non-metallic materials with the electrical and thermal conductive qualities of metals, consisting of three elements with the molecular formula Mn+1AXn (n=…
Concrete, an ordinary building material, has profound effects on our daily lives. Concrete is widely used for a variety of buildings and projects - from skyscrapers and bridges to roads and public facilities, to home improvements. Technically, it is…
Tungsten Rods: Applications The tungsten bar is a rod shaped material, which has many benefits, such as its high density, thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, etc. It is widely employed in the manufacture of high-temperature heaters and high…
What are surfactants, and how do they work? Surfactants belong to a group that lowers the surface tension on a liquid. They can be adsorb on interfaces such as gas-liquids or liquids-liquids. By doing so, they change the properties and affect the sta…
The water-reducing agent should be used with concrete admixture, which will reflect the water-reducing effect. Cement quality is therefore a direct factor of the actual water-reducing agents. Depending on the type of cement encountered, different str…
Anode materials for lithium batteries Materials that store and release Lithium ions are essential to lithium batteries. The anode material is responsible for the acceptance of lithium ions during the charging process from the positive electrolyte an…
Spherical tungsten powder: Applications The spherical powder of tungsten is widely used as a powder metalurgical material in a wide range of industries. Following are some key application areas for spherical titanium powder: Hard alloy manufactur…
Concrete is a modern material that uses a variety of chemical additives, each with their own unique characteristics. These additives play a vital role in improving performance and quality. Here are some of the most common chemical additives and their…
Scientific community has long been fascinated by boron nitride due to its unique properties: sturdy, ultra-thin transparent, insulating and lightweight. The boron is a material that can be used by a wide range of researchers. Scientists from Rice Un…
Boron has been a major name in the world of chemistry. There have been two Nobel Prizes in Chemistry for the work done on boron. There are a few heat-resistant products on the market that have boric acid added to the glass. This means the glass wi…