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Simple new process stores carbon dioxide in concrete without compromising strength
By using a carbonated—rather than a still—water-based solution during the concrete manufacturing process, a Northwestern University-led team of engineers has discovered a new way to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in the ubiquitous ...
Materials Science
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Scientists pioneer technique to visualize anti-ferroelectric materials
Scientists with the University of Chicago have made significant strides in imaging antiferroelectric materials, a class of materials with unique electrical properties that could open up potential applications in energy storage, ...
Materials Science
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Researchers create an optical lens that senses gas
A research team from the University of Jena has developed a small optical lens, only a few millimeters in size, whose refractive behavior changes in the presence of gas. As reported by the researchers in the journal Nature ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Biologists uncover how key carbohydrate-attachment mechanism malfunctions
Researchers have uncovered how a structure in bodily carbohydrates (sugar chains or "glycans") that regulates how they attach themselves to other molecules interacts with key enzymes, and in so doing can contribute to a range ...
Biochemistry
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Toward non-toxic antifouling agents: A novel method for total synthesis of scabrolide F
Marine organisms produce many organic compounds with diverse chemical structures and biological activities. These natural marine products are regarded as potential starting points for the discovery and development of new ...
Biochemistry
9 hours ago
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Scientists unveil vacancy-assisted fatigue damage mechanism at small scales
Classical theories of fatigue damage in bulk metals have been extensively studied, but little is known about the fundamental fatigue mechanisms at submicron and nanometer scales, where dislocation pattern formation is completely ...
Materials Science
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Permeable and robust polymer-silica hybrid armor on cell catalyst for sustainable biomanufacturing
Whole-cell catalysis is one of the several central techniques in green biomanufacturing, which can be categorized into living cell catalysis, resting cell catalysis, and inactivated cell catalysis. Among these, inactivated ...
Biochemistry
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Researchers develop high-performance anion exchange membranes for sustainability applications
A team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the development of anion exchange membranes (AEMs). They designed a novel spiro-branched polymeric membrane that incorporates highly connected sub-nanometer microporous ...
Polymers
Jun 25, 2024
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Not all calcite crystals perfect; synthesis methods can alter internal structure, affect chemical reactivity
When looking at calcite under a microscope, a scientist would immediately recognize the crystalline form of calcium carbonate by its rhombohedral appearance. That is, calcite is shaped like a distorted cube. One of Earth's ...
Materials Science
Jun 25, 2024
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New method to degrade PFAS 'forever chemicals' found effective in the lab
Per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as "forever chemicals" because they are notoriously resistant to degradation. Due to their stable chemical structure, PFAS—which are found in thousands of variants—are ...
Materials Science
Jun 25, 2024
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Researchers identify a cheaper, more convenient method to detect asbestos
For decades, a laboratory procedure known as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has been used to test for asbestos in samples taken at construction sites.
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 25, 2024
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3D-printed chip sensor detects foodborne pathogens for safer products
Every so often, a food product is recalled because of some sort of contamination. For consumers of such products, a recall can trigger doubt in the safety and reliability of what they eat and drink. In many cases, a recall ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 25, 2024
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Shaping the future of polymer nanocarriers
Scientists have taken a significant step towards the development of tailor-made chiral nanocarriers with controllable release properties. These nanocarriers, inspired by nature's helical molecules like DNA and proteins, hold ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 25, 2024
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Researchers develop polymer fibers that can facilitate controlled, local drug delivery
Medical products such as ointments or syringes reach their limits when it comes to delivering medication locally—and above all in a controlled manner over a longer period of time. Empa researchers are therefore developing ...
Biochemistry
Jun 25, 2024
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Nanoconfined materials developed for efficient fluoride removal from water
A research team led by Prof. Kong Lingtao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an innovative material for the efficient removal of fluoride ions from water. This newly-developed ...
Materials Science
Jun 25, 2024
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Secrets of salt drop stains unveiled: New research decodes chemical composition from simple photos
Imagine zooming in on a dried drop of salt solution—each pattern a unique masterpiece, reminiscent of abstract art, yet no larger than the size of a penny.
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 24, 2024
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First chemist in history may have been a female perfumer—how the science of scents has changed since
Perfume making dates back at least 3,000 years—to the time of Tapputi-belat-ekalle, who is considered the first chemist in history. What we know about her comes from inscriptions on fragments of clay tablets dating back ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 24, 2024
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Lanthanide catalysts enable one-step synthesis of complex drug precursors
Hydrocarbazole is a crucial compound in organic chemistry, serving as a building block for various biologically active compounds, including pesticides such as strychnine and anticancer drugs such as vinblastine and minovincine. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 24, 2024
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Your wig could be poisoning you: Study finds pesticides and other toxic chemicals in synthetic hair in Nigeria
Well-groomed hair is a symbol of beauty for many black African women. Natural hair requires special care and attention, though, which can be time consuming. Wigs (human or synthetic hair), weave-ons and other artificial hair ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 24, 2024
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New switchable process for synthesizing 3-aminoindolines and 2'-aminoarylacetic acids from same substrate
Aniline or nitrogen-containing organic molecules like 3-aniline-substituted indoles commonly found in natural products have shown promising results as pharmaceutical contenders. The same goes for moieties such as 2-aminoaryl ...
Analytical Chemistry
Jun 24, 2024
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