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Sustainable method can electrosynthesize important chemical for synthetic rubber production
Chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a sustainable method to electrosynthesize 1,3-butadiene, a feedstock used for synthetic rubber production, from acetylene.
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Natural substance from edible cyanobacterium could combat skin aging by enhancing collagen
Cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, have existed for billions of years, adapting to a diverse range of environments. Their remarkable ability to photosynthesize and make their own food, as well as their adaptability across ...
Biochemistry
Nov 22, 2024
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Exploring new liquid organic hydrogen carrier materials for a safer, more transportable energy source
To reduce CO2 emissions, the energy transition from a carbon-based energy system to a more sustainable system based on hydrogen energy is urgently needed. However, the nature of hydrogen (such as low volumetric density, flammability, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 22, 2024
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Next-generation, nature-inspired sunscreens have a new molecular scaffold
A team of researchers led by professors Wybren Jan Buma at the University of Amsterdam and Vasilios Stavros at the University of Warwick (U.K.) have laid the groundwork for using urocanic acid and its derivatives as a novel ...
Biochemistry
Nov 22, 2024
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Nano-patterned copper oxide sensor provides rapid ultra-low hydrogen detection
Hydrogen is becoming an increasingly popular choice as we shift towards cleaner energy. It can be burned like traditional fuels, producing only water as a byproduct, and can generate electricity when used in fuel cells. However, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 22, 2024
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Novel fluorescent materials developed for real-time visualization of multi-component solvents and temperature
Recently, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed a new donor-acceptor (D-A) type fluorescent dye called AFL. This dye ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 22, 2024
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Durable supramolecular plastic is fully ocean-degradable and doesn't generate microplastics
Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) have developed a new durable plastic that won't pollute our oceans. The new material is as strong as conventional plastics and biodegradable, ...
Polymers
Nov 21, 2024
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Establishing a general theory of metal-support interaction: AI-driven advances in catalysis
How can artificial intelligence (AI) help accelerate scientific discovery based on vast amounts of experimental data? A new study by Prof. Li Weixue's team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 21, 2024
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Inexpensive catalyst recycles methane emissions at room temperature
Natural gas is a fossil fuel that is widely used in the U.S. for heating, cooking, and electricity generation, and it is also used as a chemical feedstock for the manufacture of plastics and other products. But because it ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 21, 2024
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AI-assisted sorting system automates detection of aluminum-tolerant microbes in acidic soils
Researchers from the Single-Cell Center at the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, developed an artificial intelligence-assisted Raman-activated ...
Biochemistry
Nov 21, 2024
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Plasma-derived atomic hydrogen advances low-temperature CO₂ methanation at high yield
Plasma-derived atomic hydrogen (PDAH) enables low-temperature carbon dioxide methanation reaction through the Eley−Rideal-type reaction channel, improving methane yield at low temperatures, as shown by scientists at Science ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 21, 2024
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Spinel oxides study reveals pathways for improved electrocatalyst performance
Catalysts are the keys to speeding up sluggish reactions that require large amounts of energy. Therefore, analyzing which types of catalysts speed up reactions the most and what their underlying mechanisms are can help us ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 21, 2024
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Light-based photocatalytic system can break down PFAS at room temperature
Researchers at Colorado State University have found a new approach for breaking down PFAS—a group of human-made "forever" chemicals commonly used for their water-resistant properties that can carry health risks from long-term ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 20, 2024
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Scientists create portable, miniature high-speed 'electronic nose' that outperforms mice
A group of scientists led by University of Hertfordshire researchers have collaborated to create a particularly fast and small "electronic nose."
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 20, 2024
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Engineered antibiotic D22 shows promise against drug-resistant bacteria
Antibacterial drugs are important for treating infections. But increasingly, bacterial resistance to current drugs—so they don't work well, or even at all—means new ones are urgently needed.
Biochemistry
Nov 20, 2024
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Collaboration uncovers mechanisms of an African plant with anti-HIV potential
A collaboration between The Wistar Institute and the University of Buea in Cameroon has uncovered the mechanisms for a medicinal plant with anti-HIV potential in Croton oligandrus Pierre & Hutch, a species of African tree ...
Biochemistry
Nov 19, 2024
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Delving deep into regulation of cobalt active sites to enhance selectivity of propylene to improve production
Chemical reactions are not always naturally optimized to yield the products in the quantities needed, especially on the scale needed for the amount of industry in the world today.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 19, 2024
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Snail study points to bright future for AI in biological research
A new James Cook University study using artificial intelligence to analyze the structure of cone snail venom has had mixed results—but points to a bright future for AI in the field of biological research.
Biochemistry
Nov 19, 2024
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Predicting the mode of action of new anti-cancer compounds with AI
Plants, fungi and bacteria produce a variety of bioactives that alter cell metabolism, sometimes to the point of cell death. This makes them promising candidates for new anti-cancer drugs. Although a diverse range of bioactives ...
Biochemistry
Nov 19, 2024
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Recovering in-demand metals for new electronics—researchers find industrial-strength adsorbents soak up lanthanum
Nearly all technology today—from cellphones to computers to MRI scanners—contains rare earth elements (REEs). The global market for REEs is predicted to reach $6.2 billion (USD) this year and $16.1 billion (USD) by 2034.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 19, 2024
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