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Chemists Redesign Enzyme Levansucrase to Produce Sugar Polymers

Chemists have used a novel technique to modify the enzyme levansucrase. This enzyme can now create sugar polymers that hold potential applications in medicine and the food industry.

4 Jun 2018

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

With regards to hydrogen fuel cells, cofacial cobalt porphyrins are considered better than platinum. Only a chemist is probably aware of such a compound. But these molecules—which are suitable for enabling a chemical reaction that’s necessary to create power from hydrogen and oxygen—could be the next huge advance in alternative energy.

1 Jun 2018

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

Aromatic polyimide is a polymer that is known for its high mechanical strength and excellent chemical- and thermal-resistant properties. The polymer is extensively used for aerospace materials and electrical insulation materials.

23 May 2018

Chemical Processes on Palladium Grains Result in Better Palladium Catalysts

In chemistry, atoms can typically only influence their immediate vicinity. At TU Vienna, a novel effect with surprising long-range action has been revealed, which can make automotive catalytic converters very effective.

17 May 2018

Karl Fischer Titration Made Easy and Safe with OMNIS

Metrohm expands the OMNIS Titration Platform enabling users to perform volumetric Karl Fischer titrations. The OMNIS Karl Fischer Titrator addresses the needs of users for ease of use and protection from solvents and reagents with a whole range of innovative features.

From Metrohm AG 7 May 2018

New Technology Provides Reliable Automation for Serial Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration

Automating volumetric titration in whole series of samples used to be a challenge: Firstly, there is the risk of ambient moisture compromising sample integrity, and secondly, there is the necessity to start the titration in due time for each sample.

From Metrohm AG 7 May 2018

Metrohm Releases New Practical Guide to Quality Control in Power Plants

Metrohm is pleased to present «Power plant analysis», a practical guide to quality control in power plants. While the major focus is on water chemistry, the new brochure also presents methods for quality control of turbine oils, fuels, and operating materials.

From Metrohm AG 7 May 2018

Innovative Rhodium Catalyst for Organic Synthesis

A number of beneficial substances—for instance, pharmaceuticals, dyes, and advanced materials—on which our daily life is dependent, are produced by organic chemistry. Yet, it is extremely challenging to predict the characteristics of chemical substances.

3 May 2018

Novel Theory Shows How Compression and Tension Could Help in Designing New and Better Catalysts

Researchers at Brown University have developed a novel theory to explain how the performance of metal catalysts can be improved by stretching or compressing them. The theory could pave the way for unique design possibilities for new catalysts with new abilities.

24 Apr 2018

Novel Molecular Machine Could Have Extensive Applications in Science and Technology

Molecular machines may soon be able to deliver drugs to destroy cancer cells or patrol the body for signs of disease.

11 Jan 2018

Chemistry News

Chemists Redesign Enzyme Levansucrase to Produce Sugar Polymers

Self-Assembling Chemical Building Blocks Used to Create Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Synchrotron Radiations Reveal Mechanism for Industrially Used Catalysis of Aromatic Polyimide Precursor

Chemical Processes on Palladium Grains Result in Better Palladium Catalysts

Karl Fischer Titration Made Easy and Safe with OMNIS

New Technology Provides Reliable Automation for Serial Volumetric Karl Fischer Titration

Metrohm Releases New Practical Guide to Quality Control in Power Plants

Innovative Rhodium Catalyst for Organic Synthesis

Novel Theory Shows How Compression and Tension Could Help in Designing New and Better Catalysts

Novel Molecular Machine Could Have Extensive Applications in Science and Technology

Investigating Enamel Nanostructure with Nanoindentation

Understanding the Challenges of Selling Custom-manufactured Fine Chemicals

Determining the Size and Conformation of Biopolymers, Synthetic Polymers, Proteins and Peptides.

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4 World's Highest Strain 3D Printable Photopolymer Introduced at RAPID + TCT

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