a Japanese/German collaboration has succeeded in synthesising a biodegradable, hydrophobic polymer by modifying a naturally-occurring poly(amino acid) with a hydrophobic amino acid.
Environment
Book review: Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites
Professor Masami Okmoto of the Toyota Technological Institute reviews the first edition of Environmentally Friendly Polymer Nanocomposites.
Fishing for oil with a polymer sponge
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High-capacity battery uses only organic ingredients
American researchers design organic battery intended for deployment in power stations.
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Professor Ozin addresses a fundamental concern in the field of photocatalysis.
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Cobalt boron alloyed cast material
Development of cobalt and boron alloyed steel with more resistance at high temperatures avoids CO2 emission and increases the efficiency of power plants.
The Chemistry of Energy Conversion and Storage: A Special Issue of ChemSusChem
A special issue of chemsuschem dedicated to the chemistry of energy conversion and storage.
Considering Emissions From Amine-Based CO2 Capture Before Deployment
Post-combustion CO2 capture presents a great opportunity to reduce emissions, but some hurdles still exist before widespread deployment can be considered.
Real or Artifact: CO2 Photo-Catalysis versus Carbon Contamination
Geoff Ozin asks if carbon dioxide capture and utilization, a potential solution to the CO2 problem, is feasible with today’s photo-conversion technology.
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