York University researchers have discovered a way to make lithium-powered batteries more environmentally friendly while retaining performance, stability and storage capacity.
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Making puffer fish toxin in a flask: Total synthesis of tetrodotoxin
Scientists create a new route for the total synthesis of tetrodotoxin, a molecule in puffer fish that has promising medicinal benefits, such as pain relief.
Environmentally-friendly polypeptide synthesis
Replacing highly toxic phosgene with diphenyl carbonate in polypeptide synthesis.
Eco-friendly perovskite solar cells made from peppermint oil and walnut aroma
A new eco-friendly perovskite solar cell improves stability and minimizes harmful solvents and lead leakage found in conventional cells.
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.
Absolute zero: A counter-intuitive energy transition
For the UK to make headway with its ambitious Absolute Zero plan, it calls for an administration that understands the subject and what is needed for its success.
How can nanoparticles improve photoacoustic imaging
How recent advancements in the developing of photoacoustic contrast agents are creating a better imaging technology.
Soft polymers reinforce a new, bioinspired composite
Researchers reinforced aluminum with polymer waste and obtained a new materials with unexpected material.
Climate change to create farmland in the north, but at environmental costs
University of Guelph researchers found Earth’s agricultural landmass could increase by one-third, including new farming in northern Canada and Russia, but not without environmental impacts.
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