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Surprise discovery shows zinc-carrying proteins can activate acid reducing drugs without the presence of gastric acid
Acid reducing medicines from the group of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are best-selling drugs that prevent and alleviate stomach problems. PPIs are activated in the acid-producing cells of the stomach, where they block acid ...
Biochemistry
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Researchers make progress in high-temperature thermally sensitive ceramics
To meet the demands of extreme high-temperature environments, such as aerospace engines and thermal systems in new energy vehicles, high-temperature thermosensitive sensors need to demonstrate high stability and sensitivity.
Analytical Chemistry
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Electronic fine-tuning unlocks superior hydrogen catalysis performance
As the world moves toward sustainable energy, hydrogen will likely play an invaluable role as a clean and versatile fuel. Yet, adoption of hydrogen technologies hinges on overcoming key challenges in electrocatalysis, where ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Selective combustion provides energy-efficient alternative to remove pollutants from industrial processes
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have discovered a new method by which a catalyst can be used to selectively burn one molecule in a mixture of hydrocarbons, which are compounds made of hydrogen and carbon ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 18, 2025
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High-entropy MOF enables efficient deuterium separation for clean energy
A research team affiliated with UNIST has successfully developed a new porous material for the efficient separation of deuterium, a primary fuel for nuclear fusion. The team, jointly led by Professors Wonyoung Cho and Hyunchul ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 18, 2025
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Why weak-binding M–N–C catalysts defy expectations in oxygen reduction reactions
A new study has challenged conventional wisdom on oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts by uncovering a novel reaction pathway in weak-binding metal–nitrogen–carbon (M–N–C) single-atom catalysts (SACs). These ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 18, 2025
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Self-driving lab transforms electronic polymers discovery
Plastic that conducts electricity might sound impossible. But there is a special class of materials known as "electronic polymers" that combines the flexibility of plastic with the functionality of metal. This type of material ...
Polymers
Feb 18, 2025
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Data-driven approach accelerates single-atom catalyst development for water purification
All humans need clean water to live. However, purifying water can be energy-intensive, and therefore there is great interest in improving this process. Researchers at Tohoku University have recently reported a strategy using ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Transition metal-free catalyst promises greener, efficient ammonia synthesis
As the world moves toward sustainability, the demand for efficient alternatives across industries continues to grow. Ammonia, a key chemical used in fertilizers, explosives, and various other products, is primarily synthesized ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 17, 2025
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Replacing trial and error: Molecular methods clear the way for faster and more cost-effective separations
The process of separating useful molecules from mixtures of other substances accounts for 15% of the nation's energy, emits 100 million tons of carbon dioxide and costs $4 billion annually.
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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New approach identifies reproducible volatile organic compounds for lung cancer diagnosis
A research team has developed a multi-medium approach (MMA) to identify reproducible volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in lung cancer cells. The study, published in Analytical Chemistry, offers new insights into non-invasive ...
Biochemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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Novel catalyst enhances oxygen evolution reaction in acidic conditions to boost green hydrogen production
In a significant advancement for renewable energy technologies, a new catalyst has been developed that dramatically improves the efficiency and stability of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in acidic media, a critical ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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Innovative porous organic crystal structure offers superior CO₂ separation
Porous organic crystals with superior properties as CO2 adsorbents were created by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo. Owing to the novel 2.5-dimensional skeleton, the materials feature ultrahigh-density amines. The ...
Polymers
Feb 14, 2025
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New protocol streamlines preparation of alcohol-containing synthetic intermediates and bioactive compounds
Given that alcohol is the most frequent functional group found in bioactive natural products and marketed drugs, and is a versatile synthetic intermediate with a middle level of carbon oxidation state with massive synthetic ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 14, 2025
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The einstein problem: Molecular chirality leads to unexpected aperiodic patterns on metal surfaces
Standing at the intersection between mathematics and the tiler's trade is the so-called einstein problem. Despite its name, this mathematical question has nothing to do with the Nobel Prize winner Albert Einstein. It asks: ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Recyclable plastic for the printer: A step toward a circular economy for synthetic polymers
The possibilities for material design and production of plastic components are being expanded through 3D printing technology. However, there is a shortage of recyclable polymers that meet the performance requirements.
Polymers
Feb 13, 2025
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Analyzing odorants without artifacts—comparative study confirms established method as the gold standard
When analyzing odorants in food or its raw materials, the formation of artifacts can significantly distort the results. In a new comparative study, two researchers from the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the ...
Biochemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Research reveals comparable results for pre- and post-fermentation alcohol tweaks
Winemakers can practice more stylistic control over their product than previously thought, according to new research from Washington State University's Department of Viticulture and Enology (V&E). The increased predictability ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels. On the ...
Analytical Chemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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Leveraging a novel protein tagging strategy offers new route to cancer treatment
In a pioneering collaboration with AbbVie, Northwestern researchers have discovered a new way to potentially treat cancer by targeting and removing harmful proteins from cells.
Biochemistry
Feb 13, 2025
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