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Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

The above follows the same as below. That appears to be a working principle for molecules that begin with a basic chirality—or “handedness”—and the same phenomenon is followed as they integrate into bigger structures.

12 Feb 2019

A New Way to Simplify the Synthesis of Valuable Precursor for Drugs

The most recent discovery of researchers at the Rice University has given a boost to organic chemists, offering a one-step approach to add nitrogen to compounds for fertilizers, pesticides, drugs, and other products.

11 Feb 2019

Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

A cross-coupling reaction is usually carried out in an organic solvent, resulting in the production of a huge amount of solvent waste, which is often hazardous to the environment. Hokkaido University researchers, in Japan, have developed a new approach making room for the execution of more environmentally friendly solvent-free solid-state cross-coupling processes using mechanochemistry.

11 Feb 2019

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

A study team led by Hokkaido University in Japan has created a porous material that is extremely stable and changes color when exposed to acid vapor.

11 Feb 2019

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

Acrylics are an extremely varied and useful group of chemicals used in all types of products, from nail polish to diapers. Presently, a team of scientists from the University of Connecticut (UConn) and ExxonMobil explain a new process for producing them.

11 Feb 2019

Study Determines Why Similar Water-Splitting Cobalt Catalysts Behave Differently

For several years, researchers have been in search of an efficient and effective means to convert water into energy-storing fuels probably by splitting water into oxygen and hydrogen with the help of wind- and solar-powered electricity.

7 Feb 2019

Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

A professor in Virginia Tech’s College of Science wants to power planes and cars using energy stored in their exterior shells. He may have discovered a path toward that vision using porous carbon fibers made from what’s known as block copolymers.

5 Feb 2019

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

The remarkably high conversion rates of natural enzymes partially result from boosting the catalytic activity of a chosen few amino acid side chains through precise arrangement within the protein binding cavity.

4 Feb 2019

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

An innovative technology harnessing sunlight to fuel chemical reactions could result in a more sustainable chemical manufacturing sector, which happens to be the biggest energy consumers in the world.

31 Jan 2019

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

A group of chemists from the University of Houston (UH) announces the discovery of a new class of catalyst to create ultra-high-weight polyethylene, a promising new source of high-strength, abrasion-resistant plastic used for products spanning from bulletproof vests to artificial joints.

28 Jan 2019

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Chemistry News

Researchers Try to Build Bottom-Up Chiral Polymers with Unique Functions

A New Way to Simplify the Synthesis of Valuable Precursor for Drugs

Olefin Enables Efficient Solvent-Free Cross-Coupling Reactions

Stable, Color-Changing Compound Can Be Used in Sensors and Electronics

Improving the Manufacturing Process of Acrylics

Study Determines Why Similar Water-Splitting Cobalt Catalysts Behave Differently

Chemistry Researchers Use Block Copolymers to Create First Carbon Fibers with Uniform Porous Structure

Evolution of Designer Enzyme Having Unnatural Catalytic Amino Acid

New Technology Could Pave Way for Solar-Powered Chemical Manufacturing Industry

New Catalyst Holds Promise for Producing High-Strength Plastics for Medical, Other Applications

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Fluorolog-QM™: Modular Research Fluorometer

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The Benefits of AirBreather Systems Across Industries

Advancing Material Analysis with a New Multi-Technique Spectrometer

How to Enhance Battery Performance With Glass

The Role of Advanced Materials in Automotive Technology

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Chemistry News

Understanding Thermal Fluids: Key Insights into Heat Transfer Systems

Revolutionizing Hydraulic Fluid Contamination Monitoring with Dynamic Image Analysis

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Self-Healing Polymer Glasses: A Breakthrough in Material Science

3Improving Sodium-Ion Battery Performance with Dual-Salt Electrolytes

4Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

5OptiMate: Accelerating Sustainable Material Discovery with Machine Learning

6Scandium Substitution Enhances Lithium Ion Transport for Next-Gen Batteries

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