A New Method Causes Plastics To Break Down When Exposed to UV Light
Researchers from the University of Bath discovered that adding sugar units to polymers increases their degradability when exposed to UV radiation Many plastics that bear…
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Watch: Recycling Cotton Into New Fabric
Many of us try to recycle our old textiles, but few of us know that they are actually very difficult to reuse, and often end…
History and How It’s Made: The Gloppy Chemistry of Ketchup
Satisfyingly sweet and tangy, ketchup — or catsup — is a staple in many kitchens around the world. Originally a thin, fermented fish-based sauce from…
Scientists Discover “Holy Grail of Catalysis” – Converting Methane Into Methanol Using Light
An international team of researchers has developed a fast and economical method of converting methane, commonly called natural gas, into liquid methanol at ambient temperature…
Scientists Synthesize New Carbon Material: A Two-Dimensional Monolayer Polymeric Fullerene
Synthetic carbon allotropes are intriguing due to their exceptional properties and potential applications. Scientists have devoted decades to synthesizing new types of carbon materials. However,…
Chemists Reveal How Tau Proteins Form Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Tangles
Two types of tau proteins mix together in a nearly random way to generate the tangles seen in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s Disease….
Speeding Up Molecule Design With a New Technique That Can Delete Single Atoms
University of Chicago chemists hope breakthrough can help accelerate drug discovery. Every time a new cancer drug is announced, it represents hundreds of scientists spending…
Cheers! Lager Beer Could Help Men’s Gut Microbes, Reduce Risk of Disease
Numerous studies have shown health benefits from moderate alcohol intake (or maybe not), especially wine. For example, drinking wine with meals is linked with a…
Lights, Catalyst, Reaction! Photoreduction of CO2 Into Transportable Fuel
Converting CO2 to Formic Acid Using an Alumina-Supported, Iron-Based Compound Photoreduction of CO2 into transportable fuel like formic acid (HCOOH) is a great way of…
Liquid Platinum at Room Temperature: The “Cool” Catalyst for a Sustainable Revolution in Industrial Chemistry
Catalysts are substances that can speed up chemical reactions, which is very important for industrial chemistry. However, for some reactions, platinum makes an excellent catalysts,…
MIT Chemists Design New Light-Powered Catalysts That Could Aid in Manufacturing
When coated onto plastic tubing, the catalysts could act on chemicals flowing through, helping to synthesize drugs and other compounds. A new type of photoredox…
Molecular Machines: Bacteria-Killing Drills Get an Upgrade
Molecular machines that kill infectious bacteria have been taught to see their mission in a new light. New nanoscale drills have been developed that are…
New Artificial Enzyme Shows Potential for New Renewable Energy Source
New artificial enzyme breaks down tough, woody lignin. Research shows promise for developing a new renewable energy source. A new artificial enzyme has demonstrated it…
Science, Art, and Sustainability: How To Tie-Dye Cotton With Acorns and Rust
Tie-dyeing is a fun activity that can spice up clothing, such as t-shirts, with colorful patterns. Although tie-dye kits are available to buy in stores,…
Möbius Carbon Nanobelt: A Möbius Strip Constructed Solely of Carbon Atoms
Scientists have constructed the first belt-shaped molecular nanocarbon with a twisted Möbius band topology—a Möbius carbon nanobelt—that paves the way for the development of nanocarbon…
A Unique Catalyst for Breaking Down Plastics Paves the Way for Plastic Upcycling
Plastic upcycling technologies are being advanced by a recently developed catalyst for breaking down plastics. A team of scientists lead by Ames Laboratory scientists discovered…
Ground-Breaking Experiments: Tracking Chirality in Real Time
Chiral molecules exist in two forms known as enantiomers, which are mirror images of each other and non-superposable – much like a pair of hands….
How Three Mutations Work Together To Spur New COVID-19 Variants
Like storm waves battering a ship, new versions of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, have buffeted the world one after another. Recently, scientists keeping…
