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First successful synthesis of elusive antibiotic compounds since their discovery 50 years ago
Back in 1974, German researchers discovered peculiar chemical compounds, present as red pigments in soil bacteria from a volcanic crater. These biomolecules, which came to be known as naphthocyclinones, are representative ...
Biochemistry
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Addressing key challenges of photoresponsive, visible light 3D printing
Vat photopolymerization, a light-based 3D printing technique, conventionally relies on UV light to rapidly transform liquid resins into intricate solid objects. However, the use of visible light as an alternative approach ...
Polymers
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Transforming marine waste and carbonated water into hydrogels via CO₂ release behavior
Hydrogels, which are soft materials made of water-filled, crosslinked polymer networks, have a wide range of uses, from wound dressings to enhancing soil moisture for plant growth. They are formed through a process called ...
Polymers
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Triazenolysis: A new chemical process to produce raw materials
Researchers at the Schulich Faculty of Chemistry at the Technion have developed a new chemical process to produce raw materials for the manufacture of polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural compounds.
Analytical Chemistry
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A clean break: Scientists convert plastics into soaps and detergents
As an undergraduate student at Zhejiang University in eastern China, Greg Liu went with some of his classmates on a university-sponsored trip to tour a host of chemical industries within the area.
Materials Science
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Scientists transform blood into regenerative materials, paving the way for personalized, 3D-printed implants
Scientists have created a new 'biocooperative' material based on blood, which has been shown to successfully repair bones, paving the way for personalized regenerative blood products that could be used as effective therapies ...
Biochemistry
Nov 17, 2024
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Novel magnetic field integration enhances green hydrogen peroxide production
Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in improving the efficiency of an electrochemical reaction that produces hydrogen peroxide—a vital chemical for industrial applications including disinfection, bleaching, and treating ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 15, 2024
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Simple table salt enhances new adhesive polymer technology
Adhesives are everywhere, from the tape used in households to the bonding materials in vehicles and electronics. The search for stronger, more adaptable adhesives is ongoing and may come down to adding a dash of salt to two ...
Polymers
Nov 15, 2024
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Silver-silica composite catalyst inspired by geochemical cycling exhibits reversible local pH control
A research team led by Dr. Hyung-Suk Oh and Dr. Woong Hee Lee at the Clean Energy Research Center at Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has developed a silver-silica composite catalyst capable of reversible ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 15, 2024
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Biofouling release technology to protect ship hulls
How do you stop marine organisms from colonizing a tanker? Creative answers are needed to solve this problem, such as from the field of chemistry.
Biochemistry
Nov 15, 2024
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Comprehensive database released to advance data-driven research in the field of quasicrystals
Quasicrystals are materials with unique, non-periodic symmetry that distinguishes them from conventional crystals. Approximant crystals, often regarded as precursor materials closely related to quasicrystals, share similar ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 15, 2024
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Ligand engineering method streamlines design for chemical reactions in catalysis and drug delivery
Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a technique called Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization, or VLAO, to enhance the design and effectiveness of ligands, which are important molecules used in chemical ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 14, 2024
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When is a hole not a hole? Researchers investigate the mystery of 'latent pores'
Researchers have explored how a particular chemical can selectively trap certain molecules in the cavities of its structure—even though in normal conditions it has no such cavities. This innovative material with now-you-see-them-now-you-don't ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 14, 2024
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Chemists develop dissipative droplet system capable of chemotactic movement
Dissipative chemical processes, due to their potential for far-from-equilibrium properties and functions, have attracted significant attention in the development of lifelike materials and systems. These processes transform ...
Biochemistry
Nov 14, 2024
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Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins
Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly ...
Biochemistry
Nov 14, 2024
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A strategy of ligand-protected direct hydrogen reduction to prepare bimetallic cluster catalysts
Researchers have developed a ligand-protected direct hydrogen reduction strategy to prepare zeolite-confined Pt-Pd bimetallic cluster catalysts. These catalysts efficiently facilitate hydrogen production from ammonia borane ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 14, 2024
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Fluorspar activated in water under mild conditions provides new route to fluorochemicals
Researchers at Oxford University have developed a new method to extract fluorine from fluorspar (CaF2) using oxalic acid and a fluorophilic Lewis acid in water under mild reaction conditions.
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 13, 2024
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Tagging antibiotic-resistant bacteria with a chimeric agent to activate the immune system
Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed an innovative approach to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria by creating a "tagging" technique that helps the immune system recognize and eliminate these elusive ...
Biochemistry
Nov 13, 2024
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Simple model system can break down fibrils to investigate drugs for neurodegenerative diseases
The origin of many diseases such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's can be found at the molecular level in our body, in other words, in proteins. In a healthy system, these proteins are responsible for numerous physiological functions.
Biochemistry
Nov 13, 2024
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New platinum-nickel core-shell catalyst shows stability for oxygen reduction reactions
Electrocatalysis is a key technology for sustainable energy, and understanding how catalysts work is crucial for improving their performance. One of the challenges in using platinum (Pt) as a catalyst for the oxygen reduction ...
Analytical Chemistry
Nov 13, 2024
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