Nanotechnology and nanoparticle research have opened doors to novel and innovative solutions that have not been explored before. The principle upon which this technology is built is the altering of ...

BEIJING/MONTREAL/SINGAPORE/HOUSTON (Reuters) -Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears of ...

BEIJING/MONTREAL/SINGAPORE/HOUSTON (Reuters) — Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears ...

A group of materials scientists has shown that a palladium-based intermetallic electride, Y3Pd2, can improve the efficiency of carbon-carbon cross-coupling reactions. Their findings point the way to a ...

Yttria, an earth containing yttrium was discovered in 1794 by Gadolin. It was found in a quarry located at Ytterby in Sweden. This site yielded several unusual minerals containing rare earths and ...

A method to separate two rare earth elements -- europium and yttrium -- with UV light instead of with traditional solvents has been revealed by researchers. Their findings offer new opportunities for ...

China has potentially revolutionized cancer therapy by producing Yttrium-90, a powerful beta-emitting isotope used to target liver tumors, using a commercial heavy-water reactor at the Qinshan Nuclear ...

Innovative aluminum brazing fillers with nickel and yttrium show promise for high-strength joints, balancing temperature and ...