#physicalchemistry — Public Fediverse posts

Researchers have developed a novel therapeutic approach that combats acute myeloid leukemia (AML) by forcing the cancer cells to maintain a state of high activity while simultaneously cutting off their energy supply, causing them to die from metabolic stress
#Biochemistry #PhysicalChemistry #ComputationalChemistry #Oncology #AML #Leukemia #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/09/bchm09082601.html

Meet Dr. Martí Recort-Fornals at the Island2 Chem Conference from September 2 to 4, 2026 at the University of La Laguna, Tenerife.

🔗 https://island2chemconference.com/

#Island2ChemConference #Island2Chem #catalysis #TotalSynthesis #PhysicalChemistry #OrganicChemistry

This technique captures and maps the complete three-dimensional wavefunctions, or molecular orbitals, of a nanometer-sized organic molecule. It provides a visual mathematical map of an electron's probability distribution regarding its specific position and momentum.
#QuantumMechanics #MolecularPhysics #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/qs08042601.html

A scalable semiconductor fabrication technique that seamlessly integrates delicate, sub-nanometer molecular materials into functional, high-performance electronic devices.
#Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #ElectricalEngineering #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/08/nt08032601.html

A novel electrochemical platform that simultaneously desalinates industrial wastewater and selectively recovers valuable dissolved heavy metals in a single, continuous process.
#EnvironmentalEngineering #Electrochemistry #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/eng07302601.html

A novel catalytic process that converts nitrate from wastewater into ammonia using sunlight, a minimal electrical charge of approximately 1.5 volts, and a highly efficient hybrid material composed of MXene and gold nanoparticles.
#MaterialsChemistry #PhysicalChemistry #Nanotechnology #Photochemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/chm07292601.html

Protons move through water not as single, drifting particles, but by rapidly "hopping" from one water molecule to the next. Recent full-dimensional quantum dynamics simulations reveal that this highly mobile state is governed by local asymmetries in the surrounding water molecules.
#PhysicalChemistry #TheoreticalChemistry #QuantumPhysics #ComputationalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/chm07272601.html

Carbon nanotube thermoelectrics are advanced, flexible materials capable of converting heat directly into electricity. A newly developed molecular strategy prevents these microscopic rods from clumping together, unlocking unprecedented energy-harvesting performance.
#MaterialsScience #Nanotechnology #PhysicalChemistry #AppliedPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/ms07202601.html

A collaborative research team has developed a new, battery-like electrochemical device capable of directly extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to combat climate change.
#MechanicalEngineering #Electrochemistry #PhysicalChemistry #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/env07122601.html

Researchers have established a method to control the quantum mechanical state, known as spin, of single magnetic molecules on a surface using electrical voltage rather than magnetic fields.
#QuantumPhysics #Spintronics #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/07/qs07122601.html

Physical chemistry matters because it provides the foundational rules for all chemical behavior, bridging the gap between theoretical physics and practical chemistry.
#PhysicalChemistry #Chemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/06/cat06232601.html

Janus two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors are asymmetrical materials featuring top and bottom surfaces composed of different elements. This structural asymmetry generates a robust internal electric field, making the materials highly reactive and versatile for technological applications.
#CondensedMatterPhysics #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/06/ms06232601.html

Researchers have engineered a chemically modified form of the naturally occurring clay mineral Montmorillonite that absorbs and retains large quantities of ethylene gas, effectively delaying the ripening and degradation of agricultural produce.
#MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #AgriculturalScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/06/ms06222601.html

Light-induced quantum friction is an unexpected phenomenon in which irradiating nanoscale particles—specifically fluorescent carbon nanotubes in aqueous solutions—with visible light decelerates their movement rather than accelerating or heating them.
#PhysicalChemistry #TheoreticalPhysics #QuantumPhysics #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/06/chm06142601.html

The atomic surface of aluminum oxide (sapphire) is not perfectly smooth and regular as theoretically predicted, but instead consists of a highly irregular, rough landscape that fundamentally alters its chemical reactivity.
#SurfacePhysics #PhysicalChemistry #MaterialsScience #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/06/phy06032601.html

A novel microscopy technique that combines holographic imaging with ultrafast spectroscopy to observe the interaction of light and matter, specifically extremely short-lived electronic and magnetic phenomena.
#PhysicalChemistry #Photonics #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #Optoelectronics #Spintronics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/phy05282601.html

Heteroatom-engineered covalent organic framework (COF)-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) are advanced porous materials integrated into polymer films designed to rapidly and accurately separate carbon dioxide from other gases.
#MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #EnvironmentalEngineering #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/ms05252601.html

Self-activating electrocatalysts are a novel class of materials for green hydrogen production that autonomously reorganize and improve their catalytic efficiency during continuous operation.
Electrochemistry #MaterialsScience, #PhysicalChemistry #RenewableEnergyTechnologies #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05122601.html

Polaritons are hybrid light-matter quasiparticles created by fusing photons with a layered crystalline material. In this context, molybdenum oxydichloride (MoOCl2) crystals are utilized to effectively guide and manipulate these light-based particles at the nanoscale.
#PhysicalChemistry #Optoelectronics #MaterialsScience #QuantumPhysics #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05032601.html

A nanoreactor is a porous shell containing catalytically active nanoparticles; researchers have discovered that these microscopic reactors operate more efficiently when the flow of reactants into the inner space is slightly restricted rather than completely uninhibited.
#ChemicalEngineering #Nanotechnology #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/05/chm05012601.html

Researchers have developed the first universal model to accurately explain and predict energy level alignment at the interfaces between electrodes, hole-collecting monolayers (HCMs), and #perovskite layers in solar cells. This framework establishes physical guidelines for designing efficient, durable perovskite solar cells without relying heavily on trial and error.
#MaterialsScience #Photovoltaics #SolidStatePhysics #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/ms04302601.html

TIL on @wikipedia that J. Robert Oppenheimer graduated as a #Chemistry major from Harvard.

He decided to pursue his PhD in #Physics after taking a course on #Thermodynamics. Concepts in his doctoral dissertation are still taught in courses in #PhysicalChemistry. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Robert_Oppenheimer

A renewable tango for drought-stricken power grids

2025 World Hydropower Outlook (International Hydropower Association, 2025). Cuppari, R. I., Pavelsky, T. M. & Characklis, G. W.…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #Climate-changemitigation #environment #Hydrology #PhysicalChemistry #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/540501/

A renewable tango for drought-stricken power grids

2025 World Hydropower Outlook (International Hydropower Association, 2025). Cuppari, R. I., Pavelsky, T. M. & Characklis, G. W.…
#NewsBeep #News #Environment #AU #Australia #Climate-changemitigation #hydrology #PhysicalChemistry #Science
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/617788/

A novel, energy-efficient heterostructure catalyst designed to split water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. This innovation provides a low-cost, highly durable alternative to traditional platinum-based materials for the production of zero-emissions hydrogen fuel.
#ChemicalEngineering #MaterialsScience #PhysicalChemistry #RenewableEnergy #Technology #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/04/eng04142601.html

#Perovskite solar cells are an emerging, highly efficient technology for converting solar light into electricity that have recently been engineered with molecular anchors to withstand the structural deterioration caused by extreme environmental temperature swings.
#MaterialsScience #Photovoltaics #PhysicalChemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/ms03272601.html

A diagnostic technique employing zero-to-ultra-low-field nuclear magnetic resonance (ZULF NMR) enables the non-destructive evaluation of electrolyte composition and volume inside sealed rechargeable batteries.
#Chemistry #PhysicalChemistry #QuantumSensing #MaterialsScience #Electrochemistry #sflorg
https://www.sflorg.com/2026/03/chm03052601.html