Sequential synthesis to integrate catalysts – no need to purify

New study could help unlock ‘game-changing’ batteries for electric vehicles and aviation

Mechanisms revealed that cause lithium metal solid-state batteries to fail

You can make carbon dioxide filters with a 3D printer

Chemical found in common sweetener damages DNA

Sebastian Hasenstab-Riedel receives new prize for molecular chemistry of main group elements

Christel and Herbert W. Roesky Prize is awarded for the first time

More complex than expected: Catalysis under the microscope

Chemical analysis on the microscopic scale has shown that the catalyst composition can vary locally even more than expected

Anti-counterfeiting fluorescent marker developed - Sweet code with laser printing

X-rays visualize how one of nature’s strongest bonds breaks

The study solves a forty-year-old mystery: Crucial step in converting methane into useful chemicals

AI systems for the airborne detection of plastic waste in the oceans

Discovery challenges 30-year-old dogma in associative polymers research

One key to the UVA team’s work was overcoming a material feature that has stymied researchers for years

Slow electrons for more efficient reactions

The new method will help improve the analysis of radiation damage and optimise certain chemical reactions

Re­search­ers cul­tiv­ate ar­chaea that break down crude oil in novel ways

How mi­croor­gan­isms deep in the seabed render crude oil harm­less

Let the sun work its magic: Revolutionary sunlight-powered catalyst transforms methane into valuable chemicals

This finding promoting more sustainable and efficient processes in the chemical industry

Microbes powered by electricity

How bacteria use electricity and carbon dioxide to produce useful chemicals

The next generation of solar energy collectors could be rocks

Shrimp from Finding Nemo could help keep your white bread white

Ben-Gurion University researchers discover new principle in optics

Sustainable, affordable building insulation with aerogels

New insulation material is far more effective than options such as polystyrene

Weed killers of the future could soon be based on failed antibiotics

Researchers discovered there were similarities between bacterial superbugs and weeds at a molecular level

Storing hydrogen in coal may help power clean energy economy

Developing hydrogen storage in coal mining communities could bring new economic opportunities

For shorter approval times: New process simulates decomposition of too long stored drugs in 15 minutes

New approach represents a paradigm shift in the application of mechanochemical processes in organic chemistry

Twisting Under the Stroboscope – Controlling Crystal Lattices of Hybrid Solar Cell Materials with Terahertz Light

Researchers harvest abundant clean energy from thin air, 24/7

“The air contains an enormous amount of electricity”

New concept for lithium-air batteries

Research project in Germany aims to improve the stability of this novel battery type

New theory explains superconductivity in spun graphene trilayers

The study, carried out by CSIC scientists, lays the foundations for understanding the mechanisms of certain unconventional superconducting materials

An electric vehicle battery for all seasons

New electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries performs well in frigid regions and seasons

Scientists streamline a widely used chemical reaction, creating new manufacturing opportunities

This research should have a far-reaching impact: it allows scientists to forge valuable carbon-carbon bonds used in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, and beyond

Graphene-based breakthrough in hydrogen peroxide production

Process produces higher yields with the potential to be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than current methods

Bioeconomy startup traceless receives millions in funding from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment

Planned construction of a demonstration production plant receives 5 million euros in funding

Fight against microplastics: Groundbreaking invention in the field of packaging materials

Environmentally friendly coating could replace plastic packaging

Li-Cycle and Glencore Announce Plans for a Significant European Recycling Hub

Would be the largest source of recycled battery-grade lithium as well as recycled nickel and cobalt in Europe

Chemical reactions completely without waste

Mechanically driven reactions run completely without solvents: this sustainable process is now to be ready for the market

European project investigates sustainability of the material of the future graphene

New characterisation methods to enable an accurate assessment and prediction of the effects on humans and the environment

Chemovator, the business incubator of BASF, opens its doors for startups outside of the company

Support in the areas of sustainability, process, research and service optimization, as well as next generation materials

Presence of nicotine and antidepressants detected in Antarctic waters

A study with the participation of IDAEA and IGME locates organic contaminants derived from human activity in inland and coastal waters of the frozen continent

Sustainable enjoyment: The first wine in paper bottles

Electronic noses sniff out volatile organic compounds

Improving the fluid flow inside noselike chambers can enhance detection of harmful chemicals

Microbe of the Year 2023: Bacillus subtilis – for health and technology

Already, Bacillus subtilis is indispensable in many industries, and many more innovations are expected

Extracting the best flavor from coffee

Understanding the origin of uneven extraction in brewing espresso can improve the beverage and enable substantial financial savings by using coffee more efficiently and sustainably

Verder Group acquires specialist for particle characterization

Artificial intelligence identifies anti-aging drug candidates targeting ‘zombie’ cells

New platform has potential to fuel advances in senolytic anti-aging compounds and longevity research

Meat grown from immortal stem cells

Another step away from the farm

Verder Group acquires ERWEKA

With this acquisition, Verder Scientific expands its portfolio to include dissolution and tablet testing equipment for the pharmaceutical and life science sectors

Researchers develop new method to synthesise cannabis plant compound

cis-tetrahydrocannabinoids can now be produced synthetically, enabling pharmaceutical applications

Paper-based packaging has a good eco-image

Study by the University of Bonn examines how the type of packaging influences purchase intention

Launching Revvity: A Scientific Solutions Company Powering Innovation from Discovery to Cure

The Company was previously affiliated with PerkinElmer, Inc.

“Star Wars therapy” for adolescents on autism spectrum

Mind power: Improvements without medication

Müller Killer: leading vegan charity exposes cruel side of dairy in explosive new campaign

Ångström-Resolution Fluorescence Microscopy

This innovation is poised to usher in a paradigm shift in our approach to study biological systems with thus far unprecedented detail

Insilico Medicine-led study combines quantum computing and generative AI for drug discovery

“Quantum computing is recognized as the next technology breakthrough which will make a great impact, and the pharmaceutical industry is believed to be among the first wave of industries benefiting from the advancement”

EU court deals blow to Swiss firm in Emmentaler cheese dispute

The World’s Smallest Impedance Spectroscopy System in the Form of a Pill Finds Weak Spots in Machines and People

Small as a candy: Waterproof IoT sensor reliably measures the properties of liquids even in hard-to-reach places

Eat right, live longer: could a moderate protein diet be the coveted elixir of youth?

Researchers decode the correlation between dietary protein intake and improved metabolic health in mice

Quality testing of raw cocoa with AI

Why are neuron axons long and spindly?

They're optimizing signaling efficiency!

Do intelligent people think faster?

Findings are interesting for treatment planning

A guide through the genome

X-ray imaging captures fleeting defects in sodium-ion batteries

A Cornell-led collaboration succeeded in identifying an elusive mechanism that can trigger degradation in sodium-ion batteries

How cancer genes become independent

Study sheds light on the mysterious evolution of DNA rings

Why high school kids are saying no to alcohol

AI supports analysis of metallic materials

"With our specially developed algorithm, we are three times faster"

How tasty is the food? Ask your brain!

The joy of eating – but when is it enough?

New biobased cups made from recycled PLA

Launch of recycled PLA for FFS - form fill seal

Ultra-long protein fibrils give clues on dementia risk

"AFM technology has the potential to complement conventional biomarker tests and improve the early detection of Alzheimer's"