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New microscope reveals previously hidden differences in photosynthetic light-harvesting antennae
How do photosynthetic organisms harvest light so efficiently? To help answer this question, researchers have developed an ultrafast transient absorption microscope with sensitivity approaching the single-molecule level.
Biochemistry
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Specially designed material combines light and electricity to remove PFAS from water without harmful byproducts
Researchers at Clarkson University have reported a breakthrough in tackling per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of widely used "forever chemicals" that are difficult to remove from water and have raised growing ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 27, 2026
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Catalysis App: Structured research data for developing sustainable catalysts
Catalysis—the reduction of activation energy in a chemical reaction by a catalyst—plays a key role in the chemical industry, as well as in the development of sustainable technologies essential for achieving a low-carbon economy. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 25, 2026
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Machine learning identifies catalyst 'sweet spot' for greener urea from waste gases
Urea is an extremely important chemical, especially for fertilizers. But, making urea is energy intensive and relies heavily on fossil fuels. However, new findings from Griffith University and the Queensland University of ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 24, 2026
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Simplifying clean hydrogen production with a new all-in-one photocatalytic cocatalyst
Researchers have demonstrated the first "all-in-one" cocatalyst for photocatalytic overall water splitting, a breakthrough that could simplify the production of clean hydrogen fuel. The discovery marks an important step toward ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 24, 2026
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Natural-language AI helps chemists design molecules step by step
Designing molecules is one of chemistry's most complex challenges. From life-saving drugs to advanced materials, each compound requires a precise sequence of reactions. Planning these steps demands both technical knowledge ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 24, 2026
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Efficient degradation of short-chain PFAS achieved with new method
Short-chain perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds (PFAS) such as perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) are increasingly entering the environment via various pathways and contaminating groundwater and drinking water. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 23, 2026
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Atomic-level snapshots reveal how a key copper enzyme powers nature's chemistry
Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Japan, and Argentina have captured atomic-resolution images of an important copper-containing enzyme using advanced X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology at SACLA in Japan. ...
Biochemistry
Apr 23, 2026
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AI for molecular simulations may not need built-in physics to deliver strong results
Simulating how atoms and molecules move over time is a central challenge in computational chemistry and materials science. Classical machine learning approaches to molecular dynamics (MD) encode fundamental physical principles ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Millions of atoms, shifting bonds—new software brings living chemistry into view
Chemical reactions drive life. They ensure that cells obtain energy, proteins perform their functions, and DNA changes under certain conditions. However, many of these processes occur on extremely small scales—so small and ...
Biochemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Bamboo plastic could help predict how long biodegradable products last in seawater
Biodegradable plastics are usually sought after for their ability to break down quickly. However, this does not tell us how safely a product can be used before it degrades. A research team has developed a strong, biodegradable ...
Polymers
Apr 22, 2026
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Turning vibrations into value—a new catalyst converts CO₂ into useful CO
Researchers at The University of Osaka have developed a catalyst that uses vibrational energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), an important industrial feedstock. The work, published in the Journal ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Catalyst reveals temperature-driven shape shifts behind methanol production efficiency
With the aim to precisely understand its function, researchers from the Inorganic Chemistry Department and Interface Science Department of the Fritz Haber Institute, together with colleagues from the Max Planck Institute ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Engineers develop a new system to track material design processes
Discovering and characterizing new materials is important for unlocking advances in fields like clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and improved infrastructure. Researchers use machine learning and other computational tools ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Bursting the barrier: Catalysts unlock hydrogen from magnesium hydride
A new study sheds light on how hydrogen can be stored and released more effectively using magnesium hydride (MgH₂), offering fresh direction for clean energy technologies.
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 22, 2026
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Simple synthetic strategy converts blue-emissive molecules into multicolor luminescent materials
Chemistry involves the fundamental interplay between the structures and properties of molecules. Notably, subtle changes in molecular structure and crystal packing can be amplified into macroscopic phenomena such as optical ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 20, 2026
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New AI method captures long-range atomic interactions in complex molecules
Researchers from Google DeepMind in Berlin, BIFOLD, and the Technical University of Berlin have introduced a new machine learning method—Euclidean Fast Attention (EFA)—that enables global atomic interactions in chemical systems ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 20, 2026
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Chemists stabilize rare three‑atom metal ring, revealing new form of aromaticity
In a world first, the team, led by Professor Stephen Liddle, discovered a new type of aromatic molecule made entirely of metal atoms, the heaviest of its kind ever confirmed. The team stabilized an extremely rare three‑atom ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 20, 2026
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Heat-loving enzyme reveals how plastic recycling could work near 70 °C
Among the various plastic recycling methods being explored, one promising approach is biological plastic recycling, also known as biorecycling, which utilizes enzymes or microorganisms to break down polymer molecules. One ...
Polymers
Apr 20, 2026
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Tiny structural shift leads to big leap in solar fuel
Researchers have uncovered that an orthogonal molecular architecture directs the formation of a rare double-cable structure, offering a new blueprint for advancing the fundamental design of energy-active materials. By guiding ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 20, 2026
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