Direct oxidation of methane to methanol is dominated by transition- or noble-metal-based catalysts, thus making the reaction quite expensive. To make the process efficient and cost-effective, ...

Mica is a naturally occurring mineral and as such its exact composition varies between grades, as will its properties. Ruby Mica or Pottassium Aluminosilicate is the highest grade of Muscovite Mica.

There’s some nifty research from the University of Bayreuth, together with partners in China and the U.S., on creating supremely tough aluminosilicate glass that boasts an unusual structure. The image ...