chemistry
Three Scientists Receive 2018 Croucher Fellowships
A trio of scientists from the Hong Kong University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have been selected as Croucher Foundation Research Fellows for 2018-2019.
Six Researchers Awarded The 2017 Infosys Prize
Six scientists have been awarded the prestigious Infosys Prize 2017, each receiving US$100,000 for their excellence in research.
Producing Ethylene Using Solar Energy
Scientists in Singapore have developed an artificial photosynthesis device for greener ethylene production.
Gels That Don’t Break Under Pressure
Researchers in Japan have developed a robust ionic liquid gel that could be used as an electrolyte for rechargeable batteries or membranes for gas separation.
A Sticky Situation Of Triclosan And Toothbrushes
Scientists have found that the antimicrobial compound triclosan sticks to toothbrushes, with implications for health, antibiotic resistance and environmental leaching.
Sichuan University Student Wins 2017 Reaxys PhD Prize
Dr. Yuan Changchun has received a prize of US$2,000 and been admitted to a private network of talented chemists from around the world, the Reaxys Prize Club.
Surface Properties Determine Ice Crystal Shape
Scientists in China have demonstrated that ice crystals grow up and away from water repellent surfaces, forming six-leaf clover and sunflower shapes.
Bursting The Bubble Of Ignorance Surrounding Nanobubbles
Scientists in China have discovered how nanobubbles burst by modelling the way these bubbles interact with a variety of surfactants.
