A groundbreaking discovery in battery technology has emerged from the research team led by Professor Jong-Beom Baek and his colleagues at the School of Energy and Chemical Engineering at UNIST.…
Category: Chemistry
Researchers develop new theory to explain stability of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen molecules
Russian scientists have elucidated why molecules consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen are prevalent in studies of crude oil, celestial chemistry, and various earthly phenomena. This discovery has streamlined the…
Breakthrough technology selectively removes aging cells, offering new hope for treating age-related diseases
A groundbreaking achievement in the battle against age-related diseases has been unlocked by a research team led by Professor Ja Hyoung Ryu of UNIST’s Chemistry Department, in collaboration with Professor…
New material concept enables simple and cost-effective production of blue OLEDs
A group of researchers led by Gert-Jan Wetzelaer from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has come up with a groundbreaking approach to simplify the manufacturing of blue organic…
Researchers develop sustainable adhesives that work as well as traditional glues
Adhesives play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of our modern world, from securing our smartphones and cars to assembling furniture and packaging. However, the challenge lies in their…
Ga-promoted Cu surface undergoes complex structural transformations in methanol synthesis
A team of researchers from the Department of Interface Science at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society has delved into the intriguing question of what occurs to…
Zentropy theory offers new insights into entropy and phase transitions
Zentropy theory, a novel concept introduced by Zi-Kui Liu and his research team at Penn State, presents a unique perspective on the phenomenon of entropy in the universe. While entropy…
Carnauba wax coating offers promise for controlled drug release
Researchers from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have conducted a study shedding light on dry-coated paracetamol particles using carnauba wax as a coating agent. Their work, published…
New photoreactor design could make sustainable energy more affordable and practical
An international collaboration involving University of Toronto researchers has introduced an innovative model for photoreactors, a solar-powered technology capable of converting water, carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrogen into eco-friendlier chemicals…
Calcium outshines chromium in catalytic production of ammonia
In a remarkable breakthrough, scientists have uncovered an astonishing ability of calcium to outshine chromium as a catalyst in the production of ammonia. Working together harmoniously, a trio of unassuming…
XFEL diffraction reveals hydrogen atoms in small organic crystals
A recent breakthrough by an all-RIKEN team has showcased the power of extremely intense X-ray pulses in pinpointing hydrogen atom positions within small organic molecule crystals. This advancement holds significant…
Researchers develop stable and active enzyme foams for industrial biocatalysism
Enzymes are emerging as a transformative force in shaping a sustainable chemical industry through industrial biocatalysis. This approach utilizes enzymes to craft intricate molecules, including pharmaceuticals, with minimal environmental impact.…
Nanopores could revolutionize neuroscience and medical diagnosis
Li-Qun “Andrew” Gu, a dedicated researcher at the University of Missouri for over two decades, has been fervently working on intricate diagnostic tools at the nanoscale to tackle life science…
Researchers discover novel antifungal treatment
Fungal infections are claiming thousands of lives annually in the United States, with some strains having a nearly 80% morbidity rate. The problem is compounded by the limited availability and…
Chemists must consider environmental impacts of their work
In a commentary published in Nature Reviews Chemistry, Ph.D. student Hannah Flerlage and associate professor Chris Slootweg from the University of Amsterdam’s Van ‘t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences propose…
New method for identifying aptamers with different binding strengths could improve diagnostic monitoring
Researchers, led by Shana Kelley, have introduced an innovative method to identify artificial DNA sequences with varying levels of binding to small molecules. This new approach, detailed in a study…
CISS effect demonstrated in mesoscopic helical supramolecules
Scientists at the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) has accomplished an impressive feat in the realm of enantioselectivity. They managed to achieve this without the use of chiral catalysts or…
Quantum computing could help develop more efficient solar panels
Researchers from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, armed with the advanced capabilities of the Quantinuum H1-1 quantum computer, have delved into the intriguing realm of singlet fission—a phenomenon where a…
New method for synthesizing non-canonical amino acids
A groundbreaking advancement in chemistry and enzymology has emerged from UC Santa Barbara, where researchers have introduced a novel method merging enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry. This ingenious technique, termed synergistic…
Azide synthesis method facilitates synthesis of organonitrogen compounds
A team of researchers led by Associate Professor Suguru Yoshida from Tokyo University of Science (TUS) in Japan has made a significant breakthrough in azide synthesis, a crucial step in…