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Category: Chemistry
Sustainable 3D Printing with Protein Denaturation
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing (AM), has become one of the most significant technological advancements in recent years,…
Precise Patterning of Diarylethene Crystals for Advanced Photomechanical Materials
Photomechanical materials, particularly those made from photochromic crystals, are rapidly advancing across a variety of industries, from semiconductors to pharmaceuticals.…
Real-Time Observation of Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer in Photocatalytic Water Splitting
Scientists have long been intrigued by the process of water splitting, a crucial reaction for hydrogen production using solar energy.…
Researchers Synthesize Biodegradable Nylon Precursors Using Artificial Photosynthesis
Nylon, a durable and elastic material, has long been a mainstay in the world of plastics, from clothing to industrial…
Polymer-Derived Ceramics Enable Stable Solid-State Frustrated Lewis Pairs
Heterogeneous catalysts have been a cornerstone of industrial chemistry, accelerating chemical reactions by providing a different phase or state than…
New Lubricant Could Revolutionize Aerospace and Nuclear Power
Researchers at Virginia Tech have made an exciting discovery in the search for high-performance lubricants, uncovering a promising candidate by…
Water-Enhanced Catalytic Depolymerization of Polyolefins
Plastics are undeniably useful materials that have become an integral part of nearly every aspect of modern life. From packaging…
Exploring Copper’s Role in Cancer and Cell Growth
The Chang Lab at Princeton Chemistry continues its groundbreaking work on the role of metal nutrients in human biology, a…
Efficient Synthesis of Inasoside A, a Bioactive Compound from the Edible Mushroom Laetiporus cremeiporus
Natural compounds from both plants and animals have long played a pivotal role in drug development, inspiring countless pharmaceuticals and…
The Chemical Bonding of Antimony for Advanced Materials
A groundbreaking new study has provided unprecedented insights into the chemical bonding of antimony, a semimetal with unique properties that…
Wear-Resistant ZIF-67 Membrane Achieves Highly Efficient Propylene-Propane Separation
In the chemical industry, polymer-grade propylene, which exceeds 99.5% purity, is a key raw material used in the production of…
Optimizing Peroxidase-like Activity in Nanozymes
In a groundbreaking study published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Professor Hui Wei and his colleagues have introduced a novel…
Infrared Light Revolutionizes Heat Transfer in Chemical Reactions
In an exciting breakthrough, a team of researchers, including theorists from UC San Diego, has demonstrated for the first time…
Investigating the Toxicity of Dyes from the Bloodred Webcap Fungus
A recent doctoral dissertation from the University of Eastern Finland has provided new insights into the toxicity of dyes derived…
Sea Sponge Compound Reveals New Secrets of Protein Synthesis
Girolline, a natural compound extracted from the sea sponge Pseudaxinyssa cantharella, has recently gained attention for its potential medicinal properties.…
Scientists Unveil Structure of “Engineered” RNA Enzyme
RNA, or ribonucleic acid, plays a fundamental role in the biology of living organisms, including humans. As a crucial molecule…
Real-Time Fluorescence Detection of Methylglyoxal Using Upconversion Nanoparticles and 3D-Printed Hydrogels
In a significant advancement in both food quality control and medical diagnostics, a research team led by Professor Jiang Changlong…
New AI Model Combines CCSD(T) Accuracy with Machine Learning Efficiency for Materials Design
In the early days of science, the concept of material design was far from the precise, data-driven process we know…
Scientists Develop New Antibiotic Candidates Targeting a Unique Bacterial Pathway
Antibiotics have long been an indispensable tool in combating bacterial infections, but their widespread use has also led to a…
Dual-Functional Membrane Combats Fouling and Improves Water Treatment Efficiency
A research team, led by Professor Wan Yinhua from the Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of…
Hybrid Catalysis Cascade Enables Efficient and Selective Conversion of CO2 to Methanol
In the quest to mitigate climate change, one of the most promising approaches involves capturing and repurposing the excess carbon…