Chemistry

In a groundbreaking study conducted at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers have made significant strides in uncovering the role of solvation in ion binding and have introduced a novel pathway for electrochemically controlling ion selectivity. Published in JACS Au, this research builds upon previous work by Professor Xiao Su and Ph.D. student Raylin Chen,

When it comes to effectively combining hard and soft materials, nature has already perfected the art. Take, for example, the bone-tendon connections in the human body. Despite the stark difference in hardness between bones and tendons, these intersections never fail. Drawing inspiration from this remarkable natural design, a team of researchers from TU Delft’s faculty

In the search for sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, researchers from North Carolina State University have made significant strides in developing biopolymer composite films using materials derived from crustaceans and seaweed. This innovative approach combines chitosan, derived from crab shells, and agarose, extracted from seaweed, to create films with enhanced properties. Not only are these

The Chirik Group at the Princeton Department of Chemistry has made significant breakthroughs in the field of metal-catalyzed C–H functionalization. Their innovative method utilizes a cobalt catalyst that allows for differentiation between bonds in fluoroarenes based on their intrinsic electronic properties. This groundbreaking research, published in Science, demonstrates the group’s ability to achieve meta-selective cobalt-catalyzed

In the field of surgery, traditional medical adhesives often fall short due to their limited bio-absorbability, high toxicity, and lack of customizability. These drawbacks result in suboptimal surgical outcomes. However, recent developments in synthetic biology present a promising alternative – tailored biocompatible and biodegradable adhesives designed specifically for internal biomedical applications such as tissue repair

The quest to identify the chemical signature of wines and use it to determine their origin has long been a challenge for specialists. However, a recent study conducted by a team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Institute of Vine and Wine Science at the University of Bordeaux has made significant progress in

In the world of heat transfer, water has always been the primary resource for large-scale cooling operations. From data centers powering the internet to nuclear power plants energizing entire cities, the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of water-based heat transfer are essential. Jonathan Boreyko, associate professor and John R. Jones III Faculty Fellow in mechanical engineering, and

Climate change and the rise of carbon dioxide emissions have pushed scientists to explore various methods for mitigating the effects of greenhouse gases. Direct air capture (DAC) is one such process aimed at achieving negative emissions by removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than what is emitted. Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak

Basic oxide catalysts play a vital role in chemical synthesis for the production of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals. To enhance the catalytic power of these catalysts, researchers have focused on improving their basicity. By improving the ability to donate electrons or accept hydrogen ions, these catalysts can become more efficient and effective in various chemical

Silicon has been a crucial material in the electronic industry for decades, but researchers are constantly seeking ways to improve its properties and stability. In a groundbreaking collaboration, two brothers from different scientific fields, Dr. Tamim Darwish and Dr. Nadim Darwish, joined forces to explore the potential of deuterium in enhancing silicon’s performance. Their research,

For centuries, scientists have been perplexed by the inability to grow dolomite, a common mineral found in various geological formations, in the laboratory under conditions believed to mimic its natural formation. Dolomite is abundant in rocks older than 100 million years but conspicuously absent in younger formations, leading to the geological mystery known as the

Fungal infections pose a significant challenge to human health, with over 300,000 people affected by Aspergillosis, a life-threatening disease caused by the fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus, each year. In a recent study published in Chemical Science, investigators at the University of Kansas have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genes responsible for producing sartorypyrones,

For centuries, scientists have been captivated by the enigmatic phenomenon of purple smoke produced by fulminating gold, the world’s first known high explosive. The discovery of fulminating gold by alchemists in the 16th century paved the way for further investigations into its explosive properties. While the recipe for this explosive material has been understood, the

Finding the right immunomodulators is a critical step in developing effective vaccines and immunotherapies for treating diseases like cancer. However, the vastness of the chemical space makes this task seem insurmountable. With an estimated 1060 drug-like small molecules, surpassing the number of stars in the visible universe, identifying the molecules that elicit the desired immune

Crystalline materials play a crucial role in various industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, photovoltaics, and catalysts. To fully harness the potential of these materials, it is essential to accurately identify their structures. Currently, powder X-ray diffraction is the widely used method for identifying crystalline materials. However, when dealing with complex multiphase samples containing different types