Electroreduction offers a promising route for converting CO 2 into value-added chemicals using renewable electricity. Among the possible products, formic acid is particularly attractive because it is ...

In chemistry, molecules with a "flat" geometry are often stable enough to support a wide range of reactions. But in the quantum world, that's not technically true. Reading time 3 minutes Any concept ...

Researchers in South Korea have created a new type of electrode that captures carbon dioxide from exhaust gases and converts it directly into formic acid. The device works under realistic gas ...

Scientists have created a device that captures carbon dioxide and transforms it into a useful chemical in a single step. The new electrode works with realistic exhaust gases rather than requiring ...

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It wasn’t long ago that tranexamic acid was the reserve of medicine. Wielded by doctors for its blood clotting properties, it was found effective at halting hemorrhages, and is still used as an ...

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Glycolic acid boasts numerous benefits, most of which come courtesy of its ability to promote cellular turnover. The acid breaks down the bonds that secure dead cells to the skin’s surface, which not ...