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Platinum-based alloy catalyst can enhance methanol fuel cell efficiency and durability
Replacing traditional fossil fuels with clean, renewable energy sources is expected to solve environmental issues and alleviate the energy crisis. As a novel energy conversion device, fuel cells are capable of efficiently ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Molecular-level technique reveals a single catalytic grain do work in real time
A new way to watch catalytic reactions happen at the molecular level in real time could lead to better fundamental understanding and planning of the important reactions used in countless manufacturing processes every day.
Analytical Chemistry
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Bimetallene catalyst enables energy-efficient biomass conversion
The sustainable production of fuels and value-added chemicals from biomass is a cornerstone of the future bioeconomy. 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a platform molecule derived from lignocellulosic biomass, holds immense ...
Biochemistry
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Turning pollution into fuel with record-breaking carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide conversion rates
What if we could transform harmful pollution into a helpful energy source? As we strive towards carbon neutrality, researching energy innovations that reduce pollution is crucial.
Analytical Chemistry
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Flexible ammonia sensor detects gas with ultra-sensitivity and low cost
A research team has successfully developed the world's first ammonia (NH3) gas sensor based on a copper bromide (CuBr) film that can be fabricated through a simple solution process at low temperatures. The findings are published ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Scientists make water-repellent replacement for toxic 'forever chemicals'
A team of international scientists has invented a substitute for synthetic chemicals, called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances), which are widely used in everyday products despite being hazardous to health and the environment.
Materials Science
8 hours ago
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Chatbot opens computational chemistry to nonexperts
Advanced computational software is streamlining quantum chemistry research by automating many of the processes of running molecular simulations. The complicated design of these software packages, however, often limits their ...
Analytical Chemistry
8 hours ago
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Q&A: Scientists uncover process behind plastic's dangerous fragment shedding
The world is littered with trillions of micro- and nanoscopic pieces of plastic. These can be smaller than a virus—just the right size to disrupt cells and even alter DNA. Researchers find them almost everywhere they've ...
Polymers
Apr 7, 2025
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RNA transformed into biosensor for detecting health-related chemicals
Scientists have transformed RNA, a biological molecule present in all living cells, into a biosensor that can detect tiny chemicals relevant to human health.
Biochemistry
Apr 7, 2025
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Mushroom study identifies most bitter substance known to date
The molecular world of bitter compounds has so far only been partially explored. Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich in Freising and the Leibniz Institute of ...
Biochemistry
Apr 7, 2025
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Nacre-like ceramic-metal composite achieves superior strength and mass-production potential
Mollusks possess sturdy protective shells, thanks to their internal nacre structure. Nacre, the natural nanocomposite, demonstrates outstanding mechanical properties through both high strength and high toughness. Nacre, therefore, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 7, 2025
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Polymers with flawed fillers boost heat transfer in plastics, study reveals
In the quest to design the next generation of materials for modern devices—ones that are lightweight, flexible and excellent at dissipating heat—a team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst made ...
Polymers
Apr 4, 2025
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Some gut bacteria could make certain drugs less effective, study indicates
A study published in Nature Chemistry by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and Yale University shows how common gut bacteria can metabolize certain oral medications that target cellular receptors called GPCRs, ...
Biochemistry
Apr 3, 2025
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Common catalyst works by cycling between two different forms, upending a long-held supposition
The process of catalysis—in which a material speeds up a chemical reaction—is crucial to the production of many of the chemicals used in our everyday lives. But even though these catalytic processes are widespread, researchers ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 3, 2025
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Electrochemical method supports nitrogen circular economy
Imagine a world where industrial waste isn't just reduced, it's turned into something useful. This kind of circular economy is already in the works for carbon. Now, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 3, 2025
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Zeolite catalyst enables sustainable production of biodegradable plastic materials
Methyl methoxyacetate and methyl formate, two of the most important carbonyl‐containing chemicals, can be produced directly by zeolite‐catalyzed carbonylation and disproportionation of DMM, using a heterogeneous catalyst, ...
Polymers
Apr 3, 2025
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Quantum computing predicts proton affinity with superior accuracy
Kenneth Merz, Ph.D., of Cleveland Clinic's Center for Computational Life Sciences, and a research team are testing quantum computing's abilities in chemistry through integrating machine learning and quantum circuits.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 2, 2025
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3D-printing formula may transform future of foam
From seat cushions to mattresses to insulation, foam is everywhere—even if we don't always see it. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas have fused chemistry with technology to create a 3D-printed foam that ...
Polymers
Apr 2, 2025
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Frontier molecular orbital theory aids single-atom catalyst design
Single-atom catalysts (SACs), with their excellent metal atom utilization and unique physicochemical properties, hold promise for broad applications, especially in heterogeneous catalysis and energy conversions. Essentially, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 2, 2025
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Organogold(III) complex accumulates in mitochondria of lung cancer cells, opening up new treatment avenues
Precious metals are not merely ornaments; they are also important components of pharmaceuticals, like the antitumor drug cisplatin. Recently, the search for alternatives with improved activity has begun to focus on gold.
Biochemistry
Apr 2, 2025
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