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Analytical Chemistry May 10, 2024

Researchers find unprecedented deep oxidative desulfurization with precisely designed Ti sites

In a study published in the journal National Science Review, a material synthesized by Dr. Shen Yu was used to introduce hydroperoxide into the synthesis system of titanium silicates.

Polymers May 9, 2024

Turning trash into treasure: Exploring biotic and abiotic methods for PET plastic upcycling

A paper published in Eco-Environment & Health introduces innovative biotic and abiotic methods for recycling and upcycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The review delves into sustainable strategies that improve the processing ...

Biochemistry May 8, 2024

Chemists produce new-to-nature enzyme containing boron

Boronic acid has been used in organic chemistry for decades, even though it is not present in any organism. "It gives rise to different chemical reactions than those we find in nature," explains Gerard Roelfes, Professor ...

Analytical Chemistry May 8, 2024

Research team develops AI to perform chemical synthesis

Chemistry, with its intricate processes and vast potential for innovation, has always been a challenge for automation. Traditional computational tools, despite their advanced capabilities, often remain underutilized due to ...

Nanophysics May 7, 2024

Bio-inspired materials' potential for efficient mass transfer boosted by a new twist on a century-old theory

The natural vein structure found within leaves—which has inspired the structural design of porous materials that can maximize mass transfer—could unlock improvements in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing thanks to ...

Nanomaterials May 6, 2024

Team describes MXene-supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions

Hydrogen energy is considered a promising solution with high energy density and zero pollution emissions. Currently, hydrogen is mainly derived from fossil fuels, which increases energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, ...

Analytical Chemistry May 6, 2024

Engineers solve 'catalysis vs corrosion' mystery in electrochemical ozone production

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and Drexel University in Philadelphia, along with Brookhaven National Laboratory, are working to solve a multipart mystery to make water disinfection treatments more sustainable.

Analytical Chemistry May 6, 2024

A leap toward carbon neutrality: New catalyst converts carbon dioxide to methanol

Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a catalyst material known as cobalt phthalocyanine that converts carbon dioxide—a significant driver of climate change—into renewable fuels such as methanol.

Biochemistry May 6, 2024

Synthetic chemistry approach yields new compounds with potential biomedical applications

Researchers at Rice University have successfully synthesized a group of natural compounds known as fusicoccanes. The molecules found in various living organisms exhibit diverse biological activities, including the ability ...

Analytical Chemistry May 6, 2024

Researchers create 2D all-organic perovskites, demonstrate potential use in 2D electronics

Perovskites are among the most researched topics in materials science. Recently, a research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has solved an age-old challenge to synthesize all-organic two-dimensional ...

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