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Analytical Chemistry Nov 14, 2023

Researchers construct modularized catalytic system for transfer hydrogenation

The precise catalytic conversion of chemical bonds is a paramount goal in catalysis. Enzymes, as efficient biocatalysts, are well known for their high catalytic activity, selectivity, and substrate specificity under mild ...

Materials Science Nov 14, 2023

Researchers extend shelf life of electrolyzers that can convert carbon dioxide to green chemicals

An international research team at DTU has increased the shelf life of electrolyzers that convert CO2 from half a day to 100 hours. This is good news for companies working with the process. The findings were published in Nature ...

Analytical Chemistry Nov 9, 2023

Review of carbon dioxide electroreduction in acid

CO2 electroreduction is a promising technique to convert renewable electricity and CO2 to high-value fuels and chemicals. Selectivity, energy efficiency, carbon efficiency, and sustainability are the criteria for CO2 electroreduction ...

Analytical Chemistry Nov 3, 2023

New approach to water electrolysis for green hydrogen

Recent research into the demanding task of developing catalysts for hydrogen production has made substantial progress.

Biochemistry Nov 2, 2023

Researchers capture high-resolution images of magnesium ions interacting with CRISPR gene-editing enzyme

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

Analytical Chemistry Oct 31, 2023

Bidirectional host-guest interactions promote selective photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction

The construction of highly efficient artificial photosynthesis systems to convert CO2 into versatile chemicals is a sustainable pathway to alleviate global warming and the ongoing energy crisis. To bring artificial photosynthetic ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 31, 2023

Researchers devise cleaner, more efficient production of key input for detergents

Conventional techniques of generating alkylbenzene, a key input in the production of detergents, produce toxic halogen byproducts, but researchers have devised a new technique that offers a more efficient, cheaper and cleaner ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 24, 2023

New migration strategy to boost CO2 reduction to CO

Classical strong metal–support interaction (SMSI) theory describes the way reducible oxide migrates to the surface of metal nanoparticles (NPs) to obtain metal@oxide encapsulation structure during high-temperature H2 thermal ...

Analytical Chemistry Oct 24, 2023

Single-atom catalysis: In search of 'holy grails' in catalysis

In the field of catalysis, the term "holy grail" reactions refers to those reactions that hold significant scientific, economic, and environmental sustainability value for the future of humanity. These reactions harness abundant ...

Biotechnology Oct 23, 2023

Scientists create artificial protein capable of degrading microplastics in bottles

Every year, around 400 million tons of plastics are produced worldwide, a number that increases by around 4% annually. The emissions resulting from their manufacture are one of the elements contributing to climate change, ...

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