Chemistry

In a recent study published by the University of St Andrews, scientists have discovered that organic compounds could potentially replace expensive metal photocatalysts. These organic compounds, originally developed for OLEDs, have shown promising results in various benchmark reactions. Metal photocatalysts, such as ruthenium and iridium, are scarce, costly, and toxic. This poses a significant issue,

Chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have made significant progress in the field of organic synthesis by developing a modular approach to create 1,2-arylheteroaryl ethanes. These compounds play a crucial role in drug discovery and pharmaceutical development, offering a pathway to molecular diversity through the strategic assembly of basic feedstocks. The Importance of

The immune system is a complex network of cells and molecules that work together to protect the body from pathogens and cancer cells. One of the key mechanisms by which the immune system detects and eliminates diseased cells is through antigen processing. In our cells, both endogenous and foreign proteins are constantly broken down into

Friction is a force that affects almost every industry, from automotive to manufacturing to electronic devices. The president of SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Winston “Wole” Soboyejo, and postdoctoral researcher Dr. Tabiri Kwayie Asumadu have recently published a groundbreaking paper titled, “Robust Macroscale Superlubricity on Carbon-Coated Metallic Surfaces,” in the journal Applied Materials Today. This paper

The BitterMasS tool, developed through interdisciplinary collaboration, represents a significant advancement in predicting bitterness in compounds. The team behind this novel tool, led by Phd student Evgenii Ziaikin and Prof. Masha Niv from Hebrew University, along with Dr. Edisson Tello and Prof. Devin Peterson from Ohio State University, has harnessed the power of mass spectrometry

Cholera, a life-threatening infection caused by Vibrio cholerae bacteria, is known for the rapid loss of fluids in the body. The trigger for this rapid fluid loss is the cholera toxin produced by the bacteria. This toxin binds to the surface of intestinal cells, specifically targeting “sugar lipids” known as GM1 gangliosides. The bond formed

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the efficiency of hydrogen production through water splitting. This research, which was published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces and featured on the journal cover, provides fresh insights into the behavior of water reactivity and proton transfer under extreme

Decades after the initial discovery of actinium, researchers are still struggling to fully understand the chemistry of this intriguing element. Actinium’s rarity and radioactive properties make it particularly challenging to study, limiting scientific advancements in various fields such as medicine, energy, and national security. Despite this, recent research led by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

A groundbreaking discovery by a research team from the University Alliance Ruhr in Germany has paved the way for a revolutionary approach in chemical processes. The team, consisting of researchers from Ruhr University Bochum and the University of Duisburg-Essen, has found a catalyst that has the potential to convert ammonia into hydrogen and nitrite simultaneously.

Molecular computing has taken a significant leap forward with the groundbreaking research conducted by the Institute for Molecules and Materials at Radboud University in the Netherlands. The team of researchers, led by Prof. Wilhelm Huck, has demonstrated that a complex self-organizing chemical reaction network is capable of performing various computational tasks, including nonlinear classification and

Antibiotics have been a crucial part of modern medicine for decades, saving countless lives by combating bacterial infections. However, with the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, the need for new and improved antibiotics has never been more urgent. Professor Nathaniel Martin of biological chemistry decided to take on this challenge by exploring the potential of enhancing

Recent studies conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have shed light on the harmful effects of nanoplastics and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on human health. These manmade compounds, commonly referred to as forever chemicals, have been found to disrupt biomolecular structure and function, particularly affecting proteins critical to human

The field of organic chemistry has been revolutionized by the discovery of the Michael addition reaction in 1887. This reaction has been extensively studied and applied in various synthetic processes. However, the anti-Michael addition reaction, which involves nucleophilic addition to the α-position of α,β- unsaturated carbonyl compounds, has been challenging due to the higher electrophilicity

Transition metal phosphides have long been considered as a potential alternative to noble metal catalysts due to their cost-effective nature and abundant availability. However, the synthesis of these catalysts has always posed challenges, particularly in terms of surface oxidation and production requirements. Dr. Constanze Neumann, along with her team at the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung, has

In recent years, solar energy has become one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources in the United States, with advancements in technology leading to more efficient conversion of sunlight into electricity. However, there is also a growing interest in utilizing light to drive chemical reactions. The chemical industry plays a crucial role in producing everyday