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Polymers with purpose: molecules can squirm free of the pack
29+ min ago (83+ words) When densely packed, long molecular chains, such as chromosomes, in living cells can crawl past their neighbours, computer simulations and theoretical modelling suggest1. H'fler, A. H. T. P., Chubak, I., Likos, C. N. & Smrek, J. Phys. Rev. X 16, 011046 (2026). Physics at risk: UK science leader on what's wrong with the…...
Daily briefing: ‘Virtual cell’ simulates nearly every chemical reaction in the real thing
2+ day, 29+ min ago (154+ words) A computer generated illustration of a simulated cell in the early stages of division. Credit: Zane Thornburg Reference: Math, Inc press release Superluminous supernovae are 10 to 100 times brighter than expected, and while different theories exist, no one is quite sure…...
Temperature-Controlled Catalytic Pyrolysis of Waste Plastic Mulch Films
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (467+ words) Previous efforts in plastic waste conversion have shown that catalytic pyrolysis can significantly alter product profiles compared to thermal pyrolysis alone. Biochar derived from agricultural residues has emerged as a promising catalyst owing to its porosity, surface chemistry, and functionalization…...
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad hosts national conference on catalysis in synthesis
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (326+ words) THE JHARKHAND STORY NETWORK Dhanbad, March 13: A two-day national conference titled "Catalysis in Synthesis (CiS-2026)" began on Friday at the Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, bringing together leading chemists, researchers…...
Scientists Confirm Long-Theorized Molecule Found in Oxidation Process
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (852+ words) Scientists Confirm Long-Theorized Molecule Found in Oxidation Process'BIOENGINEER.ORG In a groundbreaking leap for atmospheric and combustion chemistry, scientists from Sweden and the United States have, for the first time, directly observed a fleeting yet fundamentally important molecule known as…...
$1.9 million awarded to study use of biochar on water quality
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (321+ words) The EPA award will examine how adding biochar to poultry litter can limit runoff of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus to improve water quality. "Arkansas is the third-largest poultry-producing state in the nation," Speir explained, "which means we have an…...
Replacing platinum catalysts
18+ hour, 25+ min ago (302+ words) Platinum is a key industrial catalyst because its electronic structure gives it an exceptional ability to accelerate oxidation and hydrogenation chemical reactions. Among its uses are in catalytic converters in automobiles and in fuel cells that generate electricity from hydrogen....
Chemistry in Pictures: Just your standard fluorescent obelisk
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (84+ words) Chemistry in Pictures: Just your standard fluorescent obelisk Showcasing the beauty of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related sciences. See more Chemistry in Pictures. Craig Bettenhausen is a business reporter at C&EN. Chemistry matters. Join us to get the news…...
Researchers achieve breakthrough in the production of vital chemotherapy agent
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (293+ words) An international team of researchers has achieved a breakthrough in the production of doxorubicin, a vital chemotherapy agent. The study identifies and resolves molecular "bottlenecks" that have limited the natural production of this drug for over 50 years. We have uncovered…...
What’s holding back lithium-ion batteries? Scientists reveal thorn-like lithium spikes
1+ day, 3+ min ago (569+ words) Scientists have directly observed how tiny metal structures called lithium dendrites grow inside lithium-ion batteries, revealing why they can damage batteries and cause dangerous short circuits. The needle-like formations develop on the anode, the negative terminal of a battery. If…...