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Nature Chemistry, Published online: 21 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02160-3 The combination of magnetism and chirality enables magnetochiral and magnetoelectric coupling for non-magnetic control of magnetic states; however, achieving suitable homochiral vortex-like architectures at the molecular level is challenging. Now, homochiral self-assembled Dy3 triangles supported by enantiopure chiral…

Nature Chemistry, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02170-1 Publisher Correction: Theory-driven design of high-valence metal sites for water oxidation confirmed using in situ soft X-ray absorption

Abstract This study aims to develop a sustainable and low-cost process for synthesizing zeolite from lignite fly ash for water softening and wastewater treatment applications. The primary goal is to convert fly ash, a major industrial waste, into a value-added ion exchange material capable of efficiently removing calcium ions from water. The research focuses on optimizing synthesis parameters and…

I read on the Wikipedia page for the element samarium that the element’s name comes from the mineral samarskite, from which it was first isolated. However, the chemical formula for samarskite is ...

Abstract Al environment in zeolites is one of the crucial factors determining their application performance. Although various strategies have been explored to control the Al environment, significant challenges remain in optimizing the synthesis conditions. Here, we report a postsynthetic approach for tuning the Al environment of FAU-type zeolite through hydrothermal treatment in the presence of f…

Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 07 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41565-026-02175-4 A high-entropy oxide sub-nanowire monolithic electrocatalyst with intrinsic self-adhesion enables durable seawater electrolysis via lattice oxygen activation, offering a new route to stable hydrogen production.

This work presents an empirical analysis of static dipole polarizability scaling in noble gas atoms from helium to radon. Using experimental reference data, a phenomenological relationship of the form α ∝ n² is identified, where n represents the principal quantum number of the outer electronic shell. The observed scaling provides a strong empirical fit across the noble gas series and differs subs…

Nature Communications, Published online: 14 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72876-w Controlling the intrinsic activity and long-term stability of active sites is crucial for advancing catalyst design. Here, the authors investigate how doping c-In₂O₃ with Sn or Zr modifies its structural dynamics, thereby affecting the local structure, catalytic activity, and stability during CO₂ hydrogenation to…

A centuries-old glassmaking strategy has helped researchers unlock new ways to engineer futuristic MOF glasses with promising applications in gas storage and advanced materials. Scientists have applied a centuries-old chemistry concept to improve a new class of glass made from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), materials built from metal atoms linked by organic molecules. These glasses can [...]

Background: Coconut shell charcoal briquettes serve as a primary energy source for domestic and commercial cooking. While these products traditionally utilize cassava or corn starch as binders, such materials are essential food staples. Objectives: To reduce the non-food utilization of these crops, this study evaluates cocoyam corm flour – a resource of lower economic and food value – as a sustai…

Oxygen is a cornerstone of chemistry, largely because it is so good at building the organic molecules that make up our world. Some oxygen-based compounds, called peroxides, are famous for being highly reactive — they act like oxygen delivery trucks, transferring atoms to other molecules. This process is essential for everything from creating new medicines […]