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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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X-ray spectroscopy reveals unexpected proton attraction
Proton transfer in aqueous systems is a fundamental process occurring constantly around us. It involves a molecule losing a proton, which then associates with another molecule. Given its significance in fields such as electrochemistry, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 2, 2025
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Illuminating single atoms for sustainable propylene production
More than 150 million metric tons of propylene are produced annually, making it one of the most widespread chemicals used in the chemical industry.
Polymers
Apr 1, 2025
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Binding to surface sugars enhances omicron variant's cell attachment, researchers discover
Researchers at Umeå University have discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 variant omicron has developed a stronger binding to human lung cells through optimized interaction with heparan sulfate, a sugar molecule on the cell surface. ...
Biochemistry
Apr 1, 2025
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Evaluating the health effects of bioactive compounds obtained from plants
Fruits and plant extracts contain bioactive compounds that can help treat or prevent diseases. To characterize and understand their mechanism of action, researchers from universities and research institutions in Brazil and ...
Biochemistry
Mar 31, 2025
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Palladium-liquid gallium catalyst transforms chemical manufacturing, boosting speed, safety and sustainability
A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable than ever before.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 29, 2025
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Active compounds in Piper longum fruits show potential for functional foods and medicine
Mature or nearly mature fruits of Piper longum are used as a spice, valued for their commercial and industrial applications, as well as in traditional Chinese medicine for their multiple effects, such as dispelling cold and ...
Biochemistry
Mar 28, 2025
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Solar-powered system converts waste to ammonia and glycolic acid
A team of researchers from UNIST has developed a new technology that uses solar energy to produce ammonia and glycolic acid—an essential component in cosmetics—while eliminating carbon dioxide emissions.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 28, 2025
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AI model transforms material design by predicting and explaining synthesizability
A research team has successfully developed a technology that utilizes Large Language Models (LLMs) to predict the synthesizability of novel materials and interpret the basis for such predictions. The team was led by Seoul ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Biomimetic adsorbent efficiently extracts uranium from seawater
The oceans hold an enormous amount of very diluted uranium that could potentially serve as a sustainable fuel source for nuclear power. But how can uranium be extracted quickly and efficiently from seawater?
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Cleaner fuels, greener industries: New approach synthesizes zeolites with diverse aluminum contents
A novel "zeolite blending" method has successfully produced CON-type zeolites with unprecedentedly high aluminum content, report researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo. By combining multiple zeolite precursors to ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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Bizarre compounds of oxygen and carbon with explosive potential revealed
Skoltech researchers have theoretically investigated the wide range of molecules that oxygen and carbon atoms can form in addition to the well-known carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. Compounds of oxygen and carbon are of ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 27, 2025
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A cleaner future for tires: Scientists pioneer chemical process to repurpose rubber waste
Every year, millions of tires end up in landfills, creating an environmental crisis with far-reaching consequences. In the United States alone, over 274 million tires were scrapped in 2021, with nearly 20% of them being discarded ...
Polymers
Mar 26, 2025
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