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New study discovers unexpected role of 4f-orbital covalency in driving chemical reactivity
The willingness of the 4f orbitals of lanthanide metals to participate in chemical reactions is as rare as their presence in ...
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Structures - (CCEA)
The type of structure depends on the type of bonding. There are two different structures for covalent bonding. When ionic bonding forms between a metal and a non-metal, lots of ions group together to ...
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Poly(cyclooctadiene-co-Ionic Liquid) Networks Cross-Linked via POSS–POSS Interactions
Department of Polymer Science and Engineering and the State Key Laboratory of Metal Matrix Composites, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200240, P. R. China ...
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Solvent Regulating Ni–O Bond Improves the Cyclability of High-Voltage Ni-Rich Cathodes in Nonflammable Electrolytes
State Key Laboratory for Strength and Vibration of Mechanical Structures, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, People’s Republic of China ...