This summary examines the extraction of boron from ludwigite ore, a complex and low-grade source of boron that constitutes a significant portion of global boron reserves. Innovative methods have ...

A Rice team led by professors Matteo Pasquali and Angel Martí has simplified handling of the highly valuable nanotubes to make them more suitable for large-scale applications, including aerospace, ...

Boron nitride (BN) is a chemically and thermally resistant compound composed of equal parts nitrogen and boron. It comes as a powder or a solid and shares structural and electronic similarities with ...

From cancer-fighting proteins to eco-friendly metal extraction, scientists are finding surprising new uses for elements like boron and thallium. ETH Zurich chemists have unlocked a faster way to build ...