3D-printed lithophanes are helping to democratize science by making data more shareable between sighted and blind scientists. Using 3D printing and an old-fashioned art form, a team of researchers is making science…
Category: Chemistry
A powerful underwater glue inspired by barnacles and mussels
Using silk proteins, researchers create crosslinking fibers that contain iron complexes similar to those used by sticky underwater sea creatures. Image credit: Andreas Haslinger Unsplash It comes as no surprise, but we…
New macrocycle antiviral drugs show promise in treating influenza
Creating antiviral drugs to help treat infected patients is more important than ever. Now, researchers report a non-toxic macrocycle antiviral agent that shows high efficacy against several influenza strains. H1N1 influenza virus;…
A new design for better redox flow batteries
A new design for vanadium redox flow batteries could help fundamental research and accelerate commercialization of this energy storage technology. Within the realm of energy storage, redox flow batteries, in which energy…
Selective cross-coupling of reactive lithium compounds made possible
A new catalyst facilitates the first general protocol for the cross-coupling of aryl chlorides and reactive organolithium reagents. Image credit: RUB, Marquard Within the realm of synthetic chemistry, the formation of carbon-carbon…
A glimpse inside a working battery
Chemists develop a new technique for observing chemical processes during battery operation. Image credit: Bastian Krueger Batteries have revolutionized energy storage, converting chemical energy to electrical energy that is used to power…
Smart molecules could be the key to computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule “switch” that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information. As we reach our computing capabilities, alternative means of storing and transferring…
Replacing toxins with water in the green production of plastics
Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics. Sustainability and efforts to curb the impending climate crisis must aim to…
Access to forbidden rings with autocatalysis
Researchers have developed a new method for creating chains of molecular rings with unparalleled sophistication. Chemists from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have devised a new technique for creating classically forbidden chains…
A nanoreactor to simplify pharmaceutical manufacturing
A new nanoreactor integrates multiple catalysts to carry out multiple reactions in the same pot, streamlining the production of fine chemicals—including urgently needed medicines. Nature’s ability to carry out seemingly impossible chemical…