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Optimized nickel particles improve catalyst performance for hydrogenation reactions
A research team led by Wang Guozhong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a novel method to precisely control the size of nickel (Ni) particles in catalysts, improving ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 7, 2025
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Total synthesis of ibogaine creates new opportunities for studying a psychoactive plant derivative
Ibogaine—a psychoactive plant derivative—has attracted attention for its anti-addictive and anti-depressant properties. But ibogaine is a finite resource, extracted from plants native to Africa like the iboga shrub (Tabernanthe ...
Biochemistry
Feb 7, 2025
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Q&A: Harnessing CO₂ for consumer goods and industrial materials
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions are a major contributor to the climate crisis, and while the world works to reduce emissions, chemists and engineers are also working on how to capture and utilize the carbon dioxide already ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 6, 2025
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Recycling the unrecyclable: New method reclaims materials from epoxy resins and composites
Epoxy resins are coatings and adhesives used in a broad range of familiar applications, such as construction, engineering and manufacturing. However, they often present a challenge to recycle or dispose of responsibly.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 6, 2025
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Periodic cooking: Cracking the method for the 'perfect' boiled egg
A new method pioneered to optimally cook both the yolk and white (or albumen) of a boiled chicken egg has been published in Communications Engineering. The approach, which the authors call periodic cooking, yields an evenly-cooked ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 6, 2025
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How life's building blocks took shape on early Earth: The limits of membraneless polyester protocell formation
One leading theory on the origins of life on Earth proposes that simple chemical molecules gradually became more complex, ultimately forming protocells—primitive, non-living structures that were precursors of modern cells.
Biochemistry
Feb 6, 2025
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Pushing the frontiers of frozen water: Computer simulations examine effects of shear on medium-density amorphous ice
Water is ubiquitous and seemingly ordinary, possessing no distinct color or odor. Though we often take water for granted, it is by no means a simple substance. As a consequence of its chemical properties, H₂O is one of ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 6, 2025
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Scientists make progress in producing H₂-rich syngas from biomass gasification
The production of hydrogen from biomass has garnered increasing attention, with thermochemical methods emerging as the most widely adopted approach. Among these, steam gasification stands out as a particularly promising technique ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 5, 2025
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Novel quantum-classical computing scheme for designing light-sensitive compounds could accelerate material discovery
Recently, a joint research team developed a novel quantum-classical computing scheme for designing photochromic materials—light-sensitive compounds—providing a powerful tool to accelerate the discovery of new materials. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 5, 2025
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Study explores compound's potential to enhance THC for pain treatment
University of Mississippi researchers have discovered how a compound found in cannabis might be used to mitigate the negative effects of THC, a psychoactive compound in the plant.
Biochemistry
Feb 5, 2025
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Automated polymer design tool integrates machine learning and molecular simulations
A research group has developed SPACIER, an advanced polymer material design tool that integrates machine learning with molecular simulations. As a proof of concept, the group successfully synthesized new optical polymers ...
Polymers
Feb 5, 2025
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Exploring quantum mechanics in photosynthesis: Insights into energy transfer in plants
The efficient conversion of solar energy into storable forms of chemical energy is the dream of many engineers. Nature found a perfect solution to this problem billions of years ago. A new study published in the journal Chemical ...
Biochemistry
Feb 4, 2025
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Precise binding free energy calculations unlock new frontiers in drug design
Drug discovery is a costly and time-intensive process, with binding free energy calculations between the potential drug molecule and the target being crucial for reducing drug discovery costs, streamlining the process and ...
Biochemistry
Feb 4, 2025
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Thousands of tiny, time-aware sensors can collectively map chemical concentrations within narrow tubes
When synthesizing chemicals, stationary sensors can collect and communicate detailed data from within a reactor system. Physically installed sensors reach their limitations when it comes to mapping concentrations within a ...
Biochemistry
Feb 3, 2025
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Complex model of molecular 'wear-and-tear' shines light on how proteins age
Chromatin, the mix of DNA and protein that houses each cell's genome, is more resilient to aging than previously thought, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society by researchers at King's ...
Biochemistry
Feb 3, 2025
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Cocrystallization can mitigate troublesome chemical properties that impact environment
Developing greener alternatives for industrial chemicals that have a smaller impact on the environment isn't always straightforward. In fact, engineering environmentally friendly compounds usually involves tradeoffs: eco-friendly ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 3, 2025
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Breaking barriers in thioxanthone synthesis: A double aryne insertion strategy
Thioxanthones are fascinating organic compounds that have found their way into many industrial and everyday applications. In the printing industry, for example, they help inks dry faster when exposed to light thanks to their ...
Biochemistry
Feb 3, 2025
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With generative AI, chemists quickly calculate 3D genomic structures
Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes. These cell-specific gene expression patterns, which ensure that a brain cell is different from a skin cell, ...
Biochemistry
Jan 31, 2025
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Organic material can convert toxic heavy metal to harmless form
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have discovered that a special form of charcoal is highly effective at absorbing toxic chromium and transforming it into its safer form.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 31, 2025
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Imaging research on monoclonal antibodies sheds light on protein dynamics for biopharmaceutical development
Monoclonal antibodies, or mAbs, are important tools in medicine. These laboratory-made proteins are widely used in treatments for diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. ...
Biochemistry
Jan 30, 2025
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