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New study uncovers key pathways in hydronium and hydroxide ion neutralization
A new study provides fresh insight into traditional acid-base chemistry by revealing that the mutual neutralization of isolated hydronium (H3O⁺) and hydroxide (OH⁻) ions is driven by electron transfer rather than the ...
Analytical Chemistry
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How valuable substances can be extracted from wood and plastic waste
What should be done with all the wood and plastic waste? This has been investigated by Supriyanto, Ph.D. in the research area Resource Recovery at the University of Borås, Sweden. In his doctoral thesis, he shows that it ...
Analytical Chemistry
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A multifunctional composite catalyst for sustainable wastewater remediation
In a recent study, a research team developed a novel method to synthesize multifunctional composite particles. These particles can single-handedly accomplish many essential functions for water remediation. The study was published ...
Analytical Chemistry
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New drug delivery method promises months-long effects with fewer injections
MIT engineers have devised a new way to deliver certain drugs in higher doses with less pain, by injecting them as a suspension of tiny crystals. Once under the skin, the crystals assemble into a drug "depot" that could last ...
Biochemistry
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What's the difference between baking powder and baking soda? It's subtle, but significant
There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I'll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise. They were dense, rubbery ...
Materials Science
Mar 23, 2025
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Researchers pioneer groundbreaking light-driven method to create key drug compounds
Researchers at Indiana University and Wuhan University in China have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical process that could streamline the development of pharmaceutical compounds, chemical building blocks that influence how ...
Materials Science
Mar 22, 2025
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Eco-friendly detergent made from wood and corn shows promise
From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life. Yet the chemicals that make these products so effective can be difficult to break down or could even trigger ecosystem-altering ...
Materials Science
Mar 22, 2025
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High-pressure method can differentiate proton-coupled electron transfer mechanisms
Redox reactions form the basis of many fundamental processes of life. Without them, neither cellular respiration nor photosynthesis could take place. Redox reactions also play a crucial role in applications in the domains ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 21, 2025
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Novel hydrogen bonding strategy yields high-birefringence crystals for optics
Birefringent crystalline materials are essential in advanced optical technologies such as isolators and modulators due to their ability to manipulate light polarization. However, designing high-performance birefringent materials ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 20, 2025
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Researchers develop chainmail integrated-electrode for highly efficient hydrogen sulfide electrolysis
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a toxic and corrosive byproduct of fossil fuel extraction, poses significant environmental and industrial challenges. While the conventional Claus process converts H2S into elemental sulfur, it fails ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 20, 2025
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Aerogel provides enhanced oil adsorption through anisotropic structure
Oil contamination from various human activities (such as oil spills from production, transportation, shipping, and storage) and natural events (e.g., natural seepage) has caused significant environmental, ecological, and ...
Materials Science
Mar 19, 2025
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Cations found to be culprit behind degraded platinum electrodes
Electrochemical devices like batteries and fuel cells help power our modern lives. These devices traditionally contain a liquid electrolyte sandwiched between solid electrodes, and can generate electricity through chemical ...
Materials Science
Mar 19, 2025
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Novel porous material separates deuterium at elevated temperatures efficiently
A novel porous material capable of separating deuterium (D2) from hydrogen (H2) at a temperature of 120 K (-153°C) has been introduced. Notably, this temperature exceeds the liquefaction point of natural gas, which is 111 ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 19, 2025
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Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy measures real-time chemical changes in molten salt
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a method that can track chemical changes in molten salt in real time—helping to pave the way for the deployment of molten salt reactors for energy production.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 19, 2025
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Velvet worm slime: Reversible liquid-to-fiber transformation inspires sustainable materials
A new discovery about the slime ejected by velvet worms could revolutionize sustainable material design, according to a study by McGill University researchers. Their findings outline how a naturally occurring protein structure, ...
Biochemistry
Mar 19, 2025
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Plastic pyrolysis: Chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat
In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.
Materials Science
Mar 18, 2025
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Synthesized molecular rings could improve efficiency and flexibility of displays, solar cells and transistors
Scientists at the Institute of Organic Chemistry, University of Vienna, have unveiled an innovative approach for synthesizing azaparacyclophanes (APCs), a class of highly advanced ring-shaped molecular structures with immense ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 18, 2025
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Scientists make progress in precise synthesis of crystalline sp²-carbon conjugated 2D polymers
A team of Chinese researchers has developed a new interfacial synthesis strategy to fabricate high-performance crystalline sp²-carbon conjugated two-dimensional (2D) polymer films using irreversible chemical reactions. This ...
Polymers
Mar 18, 2025
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3D van der Waals open frameworks signal a new era in porous materials
Researchers from Kyoto University have achieved a significant advancement in materials science by developing the world's first three-dimensional van der Waals open frameworks (WaaFs). This innovation challenges the conventional ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 18, 2025
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Defect-engineered metal-organic frameworks offer rapid detection of nerve agents
Nerve agents are highly toxic chemical warfare agents that inhibit acetylcholinesterase (AChE) in the nervous system, causing severe symptoms such as seizures and respiratory failure. Timely detection of these agents is crucial ...
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 17, 2025
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