Closing in on the elusive rotational-vibrational CH5+ spectra

25-May-2016 - Protonated methane, a.k.a. CH5+, is a highly unusual molecule that scientists and astronomers suspect may be found within the interstellar medium where stars and planets are formed. To identify molecules on Earth or in outer space, scientists typically record the spectrum of light absorbed -- ...

Not just cars, but living organisms need antifreeze to survive

20-Feb-2013 - If you thought antifreeze was only something that was necessary to keep your car from freezing up in the winter, think again. Plants and animals living in cold climates have natural antifreeze proteins (AFPs) which prevent ice growth and crystallization of organic fluid matter. Without such ...

Common nanoparticles found to be highly toxic to Arctic ecosystem

12-Apr-2011 - Queen's researchers have discovered that nanoparticles, which are now present in everything from socks to salad dressing and suntan lotion, may have irreparably damaging effects on soil systems and the environment. "Millions of tonnes of nanoparticles are now manufactured every year, ...

Queen's University professor's chemistry discovery may revolutionize cooking oil production

01-Apr-2010 - A Queen's University chemistry professor has invented a special solvent that may make cooking oil production more environmentally friendly. Philip Jessop, Canada Research Chair in Green Chemistry, has created a solvent that – when combined with carbon dioxide – extracts oil from soybeans. ...

Innovation In Toxics Reduction Helps Build Green Economy In Ontario, Canada

08-Oct-2009 - The Canadian province Ontario will invest $13.6 million in GreenCentre Canada, located at Queen's University in Kingston. The centre, which will be operated by PARTEQ Innovations, will connect green chemistry discoveries in Ontario universities with companies to develop alternatives to toxic ...

Mannosidase catches the boat

15-Apr-2009 - A boat conformation of the Michaelis complex of beta-mannosidase Man2A has been demonstrated by a collaboration of scientists in the UK and Canada. Gideon Davies and Wendy Offen at the University of York and colleagues from Newcastle University, worked with scientists from Queen’s University, ...

Queen's receives $9.1 million to establish National Center of Excellence in green chemistry

Canada targets research for cleaner, less energy-intensive alternatives for chemical and manufacturing industries

03-Mar-2009 - PARTEQ Innovations, the technology commercialization office of Queen's University, has been awarded $9.1 million from the federal government towards the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for the development and commercialization of Green Chemistry technologies. The first entity ...

Queen's chemist sheds light on health benefits of garlic

Researchers trace benefits to acid produced in decomposing organic compound

03-Feb-2009 - A Queen's-led team has discovered the reason why garlic is so good for us. Researchers have widely believed that the organic compound, allicin – which gives garlic its aroma and flavour – acts as the world's most powerful antioxidant. But until now it hasn't been clear how allicin works, or how ...

Martian data and PANalytical X-ray analysis help confirm new mineral species

04-Apr-2008 - Inspired by data sent from NASA robots on Mars, Dr. Ronald Peterson, Professor of Geology at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada, has observed a new mineral species on Earth, and predicts that it also exists on Mars. The mineral, meridianiite (MgSO4*11H2O), was named in acknowledgement of the ...