Designing protection suits for hard working bacteria

A new technique makes bacteria cells more robust and efficient for various chemicals synthesis under harsh application conditions

15-Jun-2022 - Every day, chemical factories produce a wide range of products that will be extremely difficult to do without in a modern society; everything from medicines like insulin and antibiotics to fertilizers. The basis of such products often consists of bacteria, which can produce chemicals and drugs in ...

Breakthrough in molecular machines

Researchers have succeeded to obtain control of the molecular machines, which in the future may enable them to perform controlled movements

06-May-2020 - Molecules are some of life's most basic building blocks. When they work together in the right way, they become molecular machines that can solve the most amazing tasks. They are essential for all organisms by, for example, maintaining a wide range of cellular functions and mechanisms. What if you ...

Will the future's super batteries be made of seawater?

28-Jan-2020 - We all know the rechargeable and efficient lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries sitting in our smartphones, laptops and also in electric cars. Unfortunately, lithium is a limited resource, so it will be a challenge to satisfy the worlds' growing demand for relatively cheap batteries. Therefore, ...

New material lights up when detecting explosives

09-Feb-2016 - Scientists have created a material which turns fluorescent if there are molecules from explosives in the vicinity. The discovery could improve e.g. airport security - and also it gives us an insight into a rather chaotic micro-world where molecules and atoms constantly are responding to their ...

Harnessing the oxidising power of air

01-Feb-2016 - Researchers report the catalysis of a highly specific chemical reaction where oxygen from the air is one ingredient and the other, an organic molecule, is selectively "oxidised". A simple manganese compound catalyses this reaction. This type of methodology is an important step for the discovery ...

More dangerous chemicals in everyday life

Now experts warn against nanosilver

03-Mar-2014 - Endocrine disrupters are not the only worrying chemicals that ordinary consumers are exposed to in everyday life. Also nanoparticles of silver, found in e.g. dietary supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, now worry scientists. A new study from the University of Southern Denmark shows that ...

Old concrete can protect nature

26-Aug-2013 - Lakes and streams are often receiving so much phosphorous that it could pose a threat to the local aquatic environment. Now, research from the University of Southern Denmark shows that there is an easy and inexpensive way to prevent phosphorus from being discharged to aquatic environments. The ...