The Dangerous Promise of Singlet Oxygen: A Key to Better Batteries—and Their Downfall
A reactive, high-energy form of oxygen is a key player in the quest for next-generation energy storage, holding both promise…
Category: Chemistry
Scientists convert polystyrene plastic into valuable nylon precursors
Scientists convert polystyrene into adipic acid for nylon via a low-energy, catalytic process at about 150°C, offering scalable upcycling of plastic waste
New forensic technique recovers fingerprints from spent ammunition casings
A new electrochemical process allows forensic investigators to visualize fingerprints on spent brass ammunition casings, a breakthrough that could help…
Study finds core electron bonding possible without extreme pressure
A new study from the University at Buffalo is challenging a long-held principle of chemistry, suggesting that core electrons, once…
Inexpensive multifunctional composite material advances circular economy goals
Researchers are developing a new class of high-performance materials from two of the most abundant organic polymers on Earth, representing…
Flash Joule heating efficiently recovers rare earth elements from e-waste
Researchers have developed a one-step method that uses rapid heating to recover rare earth elements from electronic waste, offering a…
Scientists reveal the molecular dance of rare earth element separation
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory have deciphered the complex molecular interactions that govern the separation…
New analytical tool optimizes drug potency and selectivity
COOKIE-Pro, Baylor proteomics tool, maps covalent inhibitors across thousands of proteins, quantifying affinity and reactivity to guide safer drug design
New process safely recycles mattress and sponge foam without toxins
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Chemical stability favored alpha amino acids as life’s building blocks
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