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Advancing green chemistry: A tandem catalyst for efficient biomass conversion
The global demand for sustainable energy sources has intensified the search for environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. Biomass waste, a byproduct of various industrial processes, presents an untapped potential ...
Biochemistry
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Lignin-based sunscreen offers natural and high-performance UV protection
In a significant breakthrough for the cosmetics industry, researchers have developed a new type of sunscreen using lignin, a naturally abundant polymer, and titanium dioxide (TiO2). The study, led by Yarong Li and Zhiguang ...
Polymers
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New research could extend the lifetime of key carbon-capture materials
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the impact of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the stability ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Simultaneous detection of uranium isotopes and fluorine advances nuclear nonproliferation monitoring
Combining two techniques, analytical chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have become the first to detect fluorine and different isotopes of uranium in a single particle at the same time. Because ...
Analytical Chemistry
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'Tamed' molecules for more sustainable catalysts: Chemists succeed in synthesizing a spectacular gallium compound
Catalysts play an important role in the manufacture of many products that we encounter in everyday life—for example in cars for exhaust gas purification or in the chemical industry in the production of fertilizers. Catalysts ...
Analytical Chemistry
20 hours ago
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Semimetal-induced covalency achieves high-efficiency electrocatalysis for platinum intermetallic compounds
Compared with other types of batteries, proton exchange membrane fuel cells have the advantages of high discharge power and no pollution, which is also an important carrier for hydrogen energy conversion and utilization. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Advancing synthetic Ephedra-type alkaloids with a two-step enzymatic approach
Ephedra-type alkaloids, a class of naturally occurring compounds derived from plants in the genus Ephedra, have long held interest in the pharmaceutical industry due to their stimulant and airway widening effects. These alkaloids ...
Biochemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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A solar-assisted two-stage catalytic membrane reactor for CO₂ splitting
As major greenhouse gases, CO2 and CH4 are the primary drivers of climate change. Hence, utilizing CO2 and CH4 as feedstocks for the synthesis of value-added chemicals offers significant economic and environmental benefits. ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Electron backscatter diffraction elucidates the microstructure of alkali metals deposited in a battery
Lithium and sodium metal anodes play a crucial role in the further development of high-performance solid-state batteries. In order to favorably influence the electrochemical properties of these highly reactive alkali metals, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Scientists discover electrolyte composition-dependent CO₂ reduction selectivity with an MOF catalyst
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 has long been viewed as a promising approach to utilize CO2. Selective generation is an important topic, but most efforts on controlling product selectivity have been devoted to catalyst design ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Discovery of a stable single-electron covalent bond between two carbon atoms validates a century-old theory
Covalent bonds, in which two atoms are bound together by sharing a pair of electrons, form the scaffolding that underpins the majority of organic compounds. In 1931, the Nobel Laureate Linus Pauling suggested that covalent ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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Sustainable catalysts efficiently break down pharmaceuticals in polluted waters
Carnegie Mellon University scientists have found that an environmentally friendly process involving a TAML catalyst and hydrogen peroxide effectively degrades several antibiotics and other drugs found in municipal secondary ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 25, 2024
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New catalyst developed for sustainable propylene production from biomass
Achieving carbon neutrality requires the effective use of renewable biomass. In the production of biodiesel, for instance, glycerol is generated as a major byproduct. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Bio-based insecticidal ingredients have the potential to drive ecologically safer pesticides
Fresh hope is on the horizon for ecologically safer pesticide ingredients, thanks to the ingenuity of a research team at the University of Delaware.
Biochemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Neutron experiments settle 40-year debate on enzyme for drug design
In just two neutron experiments, scientists discovered remarkable details about the function of an enzyme that can aid drug design for aggressive cancers.
Biochemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Low-temperature ammonia-to-hydrogen conversion achieved by applying an electric field
Hydrogen gas, owing to its high energy density and carbon-free nature, is gaining much attention as the energy source for a green and sustainable future. Despite being the most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen is ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 24, 2024
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Researchers uncover key insights into cholesterol's structure in cell membranes
A new study by Rice University researchers led by Jason Hafner could open new pathways for understanding how cholesterol influences cell membranes and their receptors, paving the way for future research on diseases linked ...
Biochemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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Researchers enhance CO₂ photoreduction with new metal-organic framework
Photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into C2 products is an important process in the quest to address the energy crisis and achieve carbon neutrality. However, generating C2 products is challenging due to the sluggish multi-electron ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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Impact of bimetallic synergies on Mo-doping NiFeOOH
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a vital yet challenging process in water splitting, requiring a four-electron transfer that often suffers from slow reaction kinetics. Noble metal-based oxides, such as RuO2 and IrO2, ...
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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Research explores organic semiconductor materials for sustainable temperature sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials, led by the University of St Andrews, paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.
Analytical Chemistry
Sep 23, 2024
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