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Scientists create 'molecular trap' to remove pollutants from water
Scientists from The University of Manchester have developed a new material that could help reduce water pollution caused by harmful chemicals, such as from leftover medicines and hygiene products, that end up in rivers and ...
Materials Science
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Plant-based substitute for fossil fuels developed for plastic foams
An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams.
Polymers
10 hours ago
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Researchers achieve high-rate and stable ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate
Ammonia (NH3) is traditionally produced through the energy-intensive Haber-Bosch process which converts nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) into NH3 at high temperatures (400–500℃) and pressures (10–30 MPa). This process ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 27, 2025
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Mechanochemical synthesis: New theory explains reaction rate acceleration
In contrast to conventional organic synthesis, mechanochemistry does not use solvents that eventually become industrial wastes. Thus, mechanochemistry is environmentally friendly and enables us to perform organic synthesis ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Improving ammonia synthesis: New iron-based catalyst surpasses century-old benchmark
NH3 is one of the most important chemicals in today's world, as it is used in the production of fertilizers to boost agricultural yields and sustain the ever-growing global population. For over 100 years, NH3 production has ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Improving the performance of biosensors: New material effectively harnesses the power of enzymes
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have developed a new material that harnesses the power of enzymes more effectively. These materials have improved the reaction efficiency and long-term stability of enzymes in electrochemical ...
Biochemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Cracking the code: Why platinum electrodes corrode
Scientists from Leiden University and the Department of Energy's SLAC National Laboratory have uncovered the mysterious cause behind the rapid corrosion of platinum electrodes. This study paves the way for more affordable ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 24, 2025
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Protein denaturation provides a path toward more sustainable 3D printing of photoresins
The vast majority of photoresins for 3D printing (also referred to as additive manufacturing or AM) and related technologies are toxic, non-biodegradable, and sourced from unsustainable feedstocks. Non-traditional approaches ...
Biochemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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Electrified approach enhances esterification efficiency
A study led by Prof. Yin Huajie from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences introduces an innovative way to improve esterification reactions, which are key processes in industries such ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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By the numbers: Diarylethene crystal orientation controlled for first time
Photomechanical materials made of photochromic crystals, which change their molecular structure reversibly in response to light, have the potential to impact fields from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals. For the first time ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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Artificial photosynthesis decoded: How carbon nitride splits water (and enables green hydrogen)
Scientists have long sought to understand the exact mechanism behind water splitting by carbon nitride catalysts. For the first time, Dr. Paolo Giusto and his team captured the step-by-step interactions at the interface between ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 23, 2025
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Antimony's bonding characteristics offer insights into phase change materials
A new study that provides unprecedented insights into the chemical bonding of antimony could have a profound impact on materials research. The collaboration between scientists from Leipzig University, RWTH Aachen University ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 22, 2025
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New materials could advance OLED display development
An international research collaboration has developed promising new materials that could improve the manufacturing of electronic displays.
Materials Science
Jan 22, 2025
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Superalloys resist wear at nearly forge-level heat using new process
Finding lubricants that work at exceptionally high temperatures challenges researchers and industries alike. A Virginia Tech team may have uncovered a promising candidate by happenstance: transition metal spinel oxides formed ...
Materials Science
Jan 22, 2025
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Ceramic catalyst uses sodium and boron to drive sustainable industrial reactions
Heterogeneous catalysts speed up chemical reactions by being in a different state than the reactants. They are efficient and stable, even under challenging conditions such as high temperature or pressure. Traditionally, metals ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 21, 2025
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Innovative technique flips chemical polarity for targeted drug creation
Researchers at Leipzig University have developed a new process for reversing the polarity of chemical compounds, also known as umpolung, for the precise synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
Biochemistry
Jan 21, 2025
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Using infrared heat transfer to modify chemical reactions
In a joint experimental-theoretical work, a team of researchers, including theorists from UC San Diego, have shown for the first time that heat transfer in the form of infrared radiation can influence chemical reactions more ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 20, 2025
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Predictive descriptor unlocks high-performance nanozymes for peroxidase-like activity
In a new study, Professor Hui Wei and coworkers have introduced a predictive descriptor—t2 occupancy—to guide the design of spinel oxide-based nanozymes with enhanced peroxidase-like (POD) activity.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 20, 2025
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Heavy dipnictogen chemistry: Researchers create heterocycles with more than one antimony atom
An international team of chemists has successfully created methylenedistibiranes, which are three-membered rings that have two antimony atoms and one carbon atom. In their paper published in the Journal of the American Chemical ...
Drum mills achieve kilogram-scale ibuprofen synthesis with green technique
For the first time, researchers used drum mills to make kilograms of ibuprofen-nicotinamide, a formulation that improves therapeutic efficacy and stability. This is part of European project IMPACTIVE, focused on studying ...
Materials Science
Jan 16, 2025
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