Discovery may reduce the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing
Chemical manufacturers frequently use toxic solvents such as alcohols and benzene to make products like pharmaceuticals and plastics.
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Researchers in Japan discovered a method to synthesize useful and unique compounds called N−C axially chiral compounds.
View ArticleNew chemical process uses photocatalytic membrane to remove steroid hormones
Micropollutants such as steroid hormones contaminate drinking water worldwide and pose a significant threat to human health and the environment even in smallest quantities.
View ArticleNew chemical reaction creates a faster, simpler way of making tertiary amines...
A University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign research team has discovered a way to produce a special class of molecule that could open the door for new drugs to treat currently untreatable diseases.
View ArticleNew sensor accurately determines the human saliva pH
Chemists at the Ural Federal University have created a sensor for determining the human saliva pH. This is a fluorophore with strong and stable emission, which picks up the smallest fluctuations in the...
View ArticleChemical compounds containing special metals can fight fungal infections
An international collaboration led by researchers from the University of Bern and the University of Queensland in Australia has demonstrated that chemical compounds containing special metals are highly...
View ArticleResearchers develop novel molecular nanocages for siRNA delivery
Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) are novel therapeutics that can be used to treat a wide range of diseases.
View ArticleResearchers convert β-Pinene into renewable feedstock for sustainable...
Researchers have developed scalable processes to convert β-pinene into 4-IPEC, a feedstock for synthesizing sustainable versions of paracetamol and ibuprofen.
View ArticleStudy finds α5 integrin as a potential therapeutic target in amyotrophic...
Researchers examined the therapeutic effects of targeting integrins for treating Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
View ArticleAI-powered "Coscientist" system designs and executes chemical reactions
In less time than it will take you to read this article, an artificial intelligence-driven system was able to autonomously learn about certain Nobel Prize-winning chemical reactions and design a...
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