Scientists report the safe synthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), an oxidizing agent used in multiple industries including semiconductors, using a new rhodium-based catalyst. The catalyst is based on ...

From the polyurethane that makes our car seats to the paper made from bleached wood pulp, chlorine can be found in a variety of large-scale manufacturing processes. But while chlorine is good at ...

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) functions as both a signalling molecule and a potentially damaging oxidant in plants. At controlled concentrations, it orchestrates stress perception and defence activation by ...

Chinese Journal of Catalysis is co-sponsored by Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Chemical Society, and it is currently published by Elsevier group. This ...

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is used to disinfect minor cuts at home and for oxidative reactions in industrial manufacturing. The pandemic has further fueled demand for its antiseptic properties, but H2O2 ...

It is generally used for hair lightening as it consists of bleaching agents. Shantanu says, "Hydrogen peroxide will take care of any free radicals or germs in your hair, but not without taking your ...

Micron-sized water droplets condensed from water vapor contain small amounts of hydrogen peroxide, according to a study. When water is atomized into micron-sized droplets, water molecules can become ...

Upon addition of hydrogen peroxide to Rochelle's salt (sodium potassium tartrate), the hydrogen peroxide decomposes and tartaric acid is oxidized. This reaction proceeds very slowly at room ...

A study reveals how hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) signaling regulates tomato ripening through the redox modification of RNA demethylase SlALKBH2. This modification stabilizes SlALKBH2, enhancing its role ...

Catalysis of the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is demonstrated in a foil-covered florence flask or fancy bottle. A packet of manganese dioxide catalyst is suspended by a thread inside the neck of ...