Alkaline earth metal complexes have emerged as a dynamic field of study, challenging the long-standing dominance of transition metal catalysts in organic synthesis. These complexes, based on abundant ...

Using internal research funding, chemical engineers at Southwest Research Institute developed a multi-step process to produce graphene, a valuable carbon allotrope, from CO 2. The graphene, which is ...

There are 17 rare earth elements (REEs) in all — 15 lanthanides plus yttrium and scandium. It's a fairly diverse group, with each rare earth mineral having different applications, pricing and ...