AI is being leveraged to provide machines with the capacity to match or even outperform humans in many endeavors. So what does this mean for the synthetic chemist?
Scientists develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc flow batteries
Researchers develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc-based flow batteries.
Eco-friendly glue sticks to the basics
Researchers create new “superglue” with two simple ingredients: plant-based cellulose nanocrystals and water.
New synthesis of peptides to probe protein post-translational modification
A new route to peptides containing cysteine sulfinic acid.
A nanoreactor to simplify pharmaceutical manufacturing
A new nanoreactor integrates multiple catalysts to carry out multiple reactions in the same pot, streamlining the production of fine chemicals—including urgently needed medicines.
Polymers clean up mercury, oil spills, nitrogen runoff, and more
A new class of polymers to clean up mercury pollution that can be produced sustainably on a large scale from elemental sulfur and renewable plant oils.
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device.
Catalyst deposition on fragile chips
Electrocatalysts can help to obtain chemicals from renewable raw materials or to use alternative energy sources. But testing new catalysts brings challenges.
Searching for a needle in the haystack: Fast screening for new catalysts
Screening an almost infinite number of elemental combinations in search of new alloys for catalysis requires a creative approach.
New synthetic route for amanitin, a therapeutically interesting mushroom toxin
A new, shorter total synthesis makes studying the therapeutic effects of Amanitins possible.








