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Organic molecule achieves both strong light emission and absorption for displays and imaging
Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a novel organic molecule that simultaneously exhibits two highly sought-after properties: efficient light emission suitable for advanced displays and strong light absorption ...
Analytical Chemistry
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Sunlight-activated material turns PFAS in water into harmless fluoride
Researchers at the University of Adelaide have developed a sunlight-activated material that can degrade per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water, breaking down the pollutant into harmless components, including ...
Materials Science
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New theory may solve quantum 'jigsaw puzzle' for controlling chemical reactions
In the past, chemists have used temperature, pressure, light, and other chemical ways to speed up or slow down chemical reactions. Now, researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a theory that explains a different ...
Analytical Chemistry
21 hours ago
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Nature's hardest teeth: Chitons offer blueprint for advanced dental and industrial materials
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and Japan's Okayama and Toho universities have conducted a first-of-its-kind study to understand how chitons, mollusks that feed on algae growing on intertidal rocks, develop ...
Materials Science
Aug 7, 2025
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Programmable soft material bends, bounces and absorbs energy on demand
Scientists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and their collaborators have created a new class of programmable soft materials that can absorb impacts like never before, while also changing shape when heated.
Polymers
Aug 7, 2025
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Nontraditional water sources made viable through membrane design
As climate change and population growth place mounting pressure on global water resources, communities around the world are seeking sustainable ways to reclaim water from nontraditional sources such as stormwater, agricultural ...
Biochemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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AI accelerates development of advanced heat-dissipating polymers
A machine learning method developed by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo, the Institute of Statistical Mathematics, and other institutions accurately predicts liquid crystallinity of polymers with 96% accuracy. ...
Polymers
Aug 7, 2025
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Cleaner, cooler and cheaper: Upgraded catalyst system achieves low-temperature oxidation
What if chemical manufacturers could cut their energy costs while eliminating toxic heavy metals from their processes? Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a catalyst system that does exactly that by converting ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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Simple color-changing sensor quickly identifies poisonous gases
Not all poisonous gases have a smell or a color. But a tiny grid of pastel- and candy-colored squares that effectively "sniffs" out hazardous chemicals in the air such as chlorosarin—a highly toxic nerve agent—could help ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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Shining a light on a new principle in photochemistry: How microenvironments, not just absorption, shape reactions
An international team led by QUT researchers continues to challenge a long-held assumption in photochemistry with potential applications in fields ranging from medicine to manufacturing.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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Photocatalytic proximity labeling strategy enables organelle-selective lipid analysis
Subcellular lipid composition and transport significantly influence the physiological and pathological functions of both cells and organelles. However, lipid transport and turnover between organelles remain poorly understood ...
Biochemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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Researchers propose a practical pathway for microstructure control in 3D-printed Ni-based superalloys
Researchers at IMDEA Materials Institute have developed a streamlined and industrially scalable methodology to design and control microstructure in nickel-based superalloys manufactured by laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), ...
Materials Science
Aug 7, 2025
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Unlocking new potential for natural gas-based bioplastic production
A research team has identified how ethane (C2H6)—a major constituent of natural gas—affects the core metabolic pathways of the obligate methanotroph Methylosinus trichosporium OB3b.
Biochemistry
Aug 7, 2025
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Immovable rubber ducks demonstrate highest-performing underwater adhesive hydrogel polymer
Hydrogels are a permeable soft material consisting of polymer networks and water with applications ranging from biomedical engineering to contact lenses. Intrinsic to hydrogels is the ability to endow diverse characteristics ...
Polymers
Aug 6, 2025
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Individual atoms tracked during real-time chemical bond formation
Researchers at European XFEL in Germany have tracked in real time the movement of individual atoms during a chemical reaction in the gas phase. Using extremely short X-ray flashes, they were able to observe the formation ...
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 6, 2025
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Ultrasound system can remove common plastic pollutant from water
Researchers at a Scottish university have found a new way to remove a common pollutant from water using controlled waves of ultrasound, without the use of additional chemicals.
Analytical Chemistry
Aug 6, 2025
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Scientists create gold hydride by combining gold and hydrogen under extreme conditions
Serendipitously and for the first time, an international research team led by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory formed solid binary gold hydride, a compound made exclusively ...
Materials Science
Aug 5, 2025
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From pond to polymer: Chemists create fully recyclable plastics using whole-cell algae
A team of chemists is pioneering a new approach to creating plastics made from whole-cell algae and common chemical components. These biohybrid plastics are strong, highly adaptable, and fully recyclable.
Biochemistry
Aug 5, 2025
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Anti-neuroinflammatory natural products from isopod-related fungus now accessible via chemical synthesis
"Herpotrichone" is a natural substance that has been evaluated highly for its excellent ability to suppress inflammation in the brain and protect nerve cells, displaying significant potential to be developed as a therapeutic ...
Biochemistry
Aug 5, 2025
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AI-guided search uncovers new molecules for stronger, longer-lasting plastics
A new strategy for strengthening polymer materials could lead to more durable plastics and cut down on plastic waste, according to researchers at MIT and Duke University.
Polymers
Aug 5, 2025
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