Toxic VOCs released from consumer products
31 May, 2023Many common products like shampoos, body lotions, cleaners, mothballs and paint removers contain toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
How Earth's atmosphere cleans itself
19 April, 2023Human activities emit many kinds of pollutants into the air, and without a molecule called hydroxide (OH), many of these pollutants would keep aggregating in the atmosphere.
New testing methods to identify designer drugs
21 March, 2023Researchers have developed new testing methods that can quickly and accurately identify the latest designer drugs, along with better tests for traditional drugs.
AI used to discover highly selective catalysts
10 March, 2023Researchers have demonstrated a machine learning method that utilises 2D chemical descriptors to accurately predict highly selective asymmetric catalysts.
Thermo Scientific Gallery Aqua Master wet chemistry analysers
17 February, 2023Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched two wet chemistry analysers that deliver fully automated, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-compliant testing for environmental, agricultural and industrial testing labs.
ECD OIW80 oil-in-water analyser
01 February, 2023The intelligent analyser is designed to precisely measure oil over a wide range of 0 to 30 ppm (mg/L) and can be factory preconfigured to measure oil in multiple ranges or easily set in the field.
One-pot-and-one-step process to create block polymers
02 November, 2022Bringing a new level of control to making long and geometrically interlinked polymer molecules from several different alternating molecular units joined in a controlled sequence.
Uncovering the chemical secrets behind vanilla's allure
01 September, 2022Food scientists have defined 20 key chemicals found in vanilla bean extracts that together create vanilla's flavour.
Brewing up a renewable source of hydrogen peroxide
29 June, 2022Japanese scientists have developed a method of extracting hydrogen peroxide from spent coffee grounds and tea leaf residue.
Synthesis method uses alumina as a recyclable catalyst
22 June, 2022Researchers have developed a simple, low-cost and comparatively environmentally friendly method of synthesising diphenylmethanol derivatives using alumina.
Liquid gallium–platinum combo for industrial chemistry
10 June, 2022Scientists have found a way to use tiny amounts of platinum to create powerful reactions, without expensive energy costs, by combining the platinum with liquid gallium.
Antibiotic levels can be measured in the breath
30 September, 2021The concentration of antibiotics in the body can be determined using a biosensor that measures breath samples.
Crystal islands beneficial for surface science experiments
17 September, 2021Researchers grew two different types of silver crystal islands on the same silicon surface and were able to simultaneously use them to investigate molecular adsorbates.
Nano camera for real-time monitoring of chemical reactions
09 September, 2021Researchers have made a tiny camera, held together with 'molecular glue', that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time.
Ethylene hydrogenation can be completed five times faster
31 May, 2021Scientists have come up with a method to increase the rate of ethylene hydrogenation by more than five times compared to typical industrial rates.
