MIT Study Sheds New Light on Crucial Chemical Reaction for Renewable Energy Technologies
A recent study conducted by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemists has shed new light on the crucial chemical reaction that underpins various renewable energy technologies. The research provides detailed insights into the process of proton-coupled electron transfers at the…
Advancements in Catalysis Technology
Chemical catalysis is a crucial technology with a significant impact on various aspects of daily life, including plastics manufacturing, drug synthesis, and the production of fertilizers and fuels. It is estimated that over 90% of chemical products are manufactured using…
Revolutionary Insights into Water Molecule Behavior
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research has revealed groundbreaking insights into the behavior of water molecules, sparking a remarkable shift from conventional knowledge. This discovery is poised to…
New Research Sheds Light on Role of Feldspar in Cloud Formation
We have always been fascinated by the mysteries of nature, and one such mystery that has puzzled scientists for a long time is the role of the common rock mineral feldspar in cloud formation. However, new research has finally shed…
New Method for Synthesizing Beta-Lactam Scaffold Unveiled by Osaka University Researchers
Osaka University researchers have unveiled a new, simplified method for synthesizing the intricate beta-lactam scaffold, a key component of beta-lactam antibiotics. Published in Nature Catalysis, the study titled ‘Catalytic synthesis of β-lactam derivatives by carbonylative cycloaddition of acylsilanes with imines…
New Model Explains Production of Black Silicon Using Fluorine Gas
A new model from PPPL researchers explains the production of black silicon using fluorine gas, enhancing its application in solar cells and marking a new direction in quantum chemistry research. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics…
New Research Suggests Amyloids May Have Played Key Role in Emergence of Life on Earth
New research has shed light on the potential role of amyloids in the emergence of life on Earth. The study, conducted by Roland Riek, Professor of Physical Chemistry and Associate Director of ETH Zurich’s Centre for Origin and Prevalence of…
ETH Zurich Researchers Unveil Groundbreaking Light-Based Method for Capturing Greenhouse Gases
This week, researchers at ETH Zurich have unveiled a groundbreaking method for capturing greenhouse gases using light. The new process, developed by a team led by Maria Lukatskaya, professor of electrochemical energy systems, utilizes the differences between dark and light…
Antarctica’s Coastal Waters May Double in Acidity by 2100, Threatening Marine Life
New research from CU Boulder indicates that by 2100, the acidity of Antarctica’s coastal waters may double, severely impacting marine life in the Southern Ocean. This increase in acidity, primarily due to CO2 emissions, threatens the entire ecosystem, including whales…
Understanding and Managing Cookie Preferences at Leximural
Privacy is a fundamental right, and it’s important to have control over how our personal data is used. At Leximural, we respect your privacy and strive to provide you with choices when it comes to cookies and data processing. Our…