Chemistry

Chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have made a breakthrough in understanding the crystal structure of a crucial component of the monensin enzyme. This discovery has led to the unlocking of the enzyme’s reaction activity mechanism. The research, published in Nature Communications, was a collaborative effort between UIUC and The University of Texas
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In a groundbreaking development, researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a sensor, using a unique and innovative material called “frozen smoke,” that has the ability to detect formaldehyde in real time at extremely low concentrations. The sensor has demonstrated a sensitivity far beyond that of conventional indoor air quality sensors, and its potential
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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at RIKEN have successfully isolated a mysterious structure involving two water molecules that had been predicted but never observed. This significant breakthrough could have far-reaching implications for various fields such as astrochemistry and the study of metal corrosion. The research paper detailing this finding is published in The Journal of
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Photocatalysts that are highly reducing or oxidizing are a major challenge in the field of photochemistry. Up until now, only a small number of transition metal complexes, specifically those with Earth-abundant metal ions like chromium, iron, and cobalt, have been successful in becoming excited state oxidants. However, these photocatalysts require high energy light for excitation
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The University of Cincinnati’s team of engineers, led by Associate Professor Jingjie Wu, has made significant strides in the conversion of carbon dioxide into valuable products. This breakthrough not only addresses climate change but also offers a more efficient method for producing ethylene, a crucial component in the creation of various products, including plastics. With
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Ribosomes are essential in the process of protein synthesis, acting as the cell’s “protein factories.” They consist of two subunits, with the small subunit responsible for reading the messenger RNA (mRNA) and the large subunit responsible for protein synthesis. While the assembly of ribosomes is well-understood, the degradation process has remained a mystery. However, a
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In recent years, there has been a growing trend of consumers opting for “green” cleaning products, under the assumption that these alternatives are safer for their health and the environment. However, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of York reveals a disturbing truth – many of these so-called “green” cleaners emit just
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been rapidly gaining significance in the field of chemical research, providing new avenues to tackle complex challenges that traditional approaches struggle with. Within the realm of AI, machine learning has emerged as a dominant subtype in chemistry, utilizing algorithms and statistical models to make decisions based on data and perform tasks
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The production of aluminum generates an astonishing 180 million tons of toxic red mud annually. This waste poses significant environmental challenges due to its high alkalinity and traces of heavy metals. However, scientists at the Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung have made a groundbreaking discovery. They have developed a process that converts the iron oxide in red
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In recent years, the development of organic semiconductors has gained significant attention in the scientific community. Unlike conventional rigid semiconductors based on silicon, organic molecules have the potential to be flexible, ductile, and lightweight, opening up new possibilities for designing semiconductor devices. Chemists at RIKEN have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field by developing
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