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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Rice scientists simplify the incorporation of nitrogen into molecules

Researchers at Rice University have simplified the synthesis of electrophilic aminating agents, which can incorporate nitrogen atoms into molecules in a single efficient step. This breakthrough process eliminates the need for transition metals or high temperatures, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.

SourceRice University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJul 12, 2017

Antibiotic breakthrough: Team discovers how to overcome gram-negative bacterial defenses

Scientists have developed a new broad-spectrum antibiotic that can target gram-negative bacteria, which are increasingly resistant to most available antibiotics. The breakthrough was achieved by modifying a drug that kills only gram-positive bacteria and discovered key traits required for access to the bacterial cell.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature·DateMay 10, 2017

Nuclease-resistant hybrid nanoflowers

Researchers at KAIST have synthesized DNA-copper nanoflowers using eco-friendly conditions, exhibiting high DNA loading capacities and low cytotoxicity. The hybrid nanoflowers show exceptional peroxidase activity, enabling sensitive detection of molecules.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry B·DateApr 13, 2017
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Computer simulations first step toward designing more efficient amine chemical scrubbers

Researchers from North Carolina State University developed a series of computer models that can predict the CO2 absorption properties of amine solutions based on their chemical structure. The models utilize machine-learning techniques and have been found to reliably discriminate between amines with high absorption properties and those ...

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalMolecular Informatics·DateMar 7, 2017

A new method cuts the cost of drug-building chemicals

Researchers at EPFL have developed a new method for synthesizing aryl-containing amines, a crucial class of compounds in pharmaceuticals. The new method uses nitroarenes as a starting material and eliminates the need for expensive intermediate steps, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 12, 2016

Novel functionalized nanomaterials for CO2 capture

Researchers at TIFR Mumbai have designed functionalized nanomaterials that offer superior CO2 capture capacity and stability compared to conventional materials. The new sorbents feature high amine loading with minimal decrease in surface area, making them suitable for efficient CO2 capture.

SourceTata Institute of Fundamental Research·JournalJournal of Materials Chemistry A·DateMay 9, 2016
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Seeking a better way to design drugs

A new chemical process developed by WPI's Marion Emmert may significantly improve pharmaceuticals' ability to bind with biological targets, producing therapeutic effects. The team aims to streamline production of existing drugs like Asacol, shortening its manufacturing time.

SourceWorcester Polytechnic Institute·DateSep 23, 2015

MIT sensor detects spoiled meat

A new sensor developed by MIT chemists uses carbon nanotubes to detect gases emitted by rotting meat, offering a cheaper and more accurate alternative to traditional methods. The sensor could reduce food waste by identifying safe consumption dates for perishable items.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateApr 15, 2015

New material captures carbon at half the energy cost

Researchers have developed a new material that can capture carbon dioxide from air more efficiently than current methods, releasing CO2 at lower temperatures. This technology could reduce energy costs by half or more for power plants and potentially be used in submarines to remove CO2 from the sea.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·DateMar 11, 2015
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Carbon-trapping 'sponges' can cut greenhouse gases

Researchers at Cornell University have invented carbon-trapping sponges that outperform industry benchmarks, reducing toxicity and increasing efficiency. The innovative technology uses a silica scaffold with nanoscale pores to capture carbon dioxide in the presence of moisture.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 16, 2014

Buckyballs enhance carbon capture

Researchers at Rice University have created an environmentally friendly compound that effectively captures carbon dioxide emissions from industrial flue gases and natural gas wells. The new material, combined with buckminsterfullerene molecules, achieves high selectivity and efficiency in capturing carbon dioxide while rejecting methane.

SourceRice University·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 3, 2014

Getting the carbon out of emissions

Researchers at MIT have developed an electrochemical system for capturing carbon dioxide from power plant emissions that can operate without a steam connection. This 'plug-and-play' solution could potentially capture 90% of CO2 from plant emissions while consuming only 25% of the plant's power output.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·DateJun 26, 2013

Cat and mouse: A single gene matters

A Northwestern University study shows that removing one olfactory receptor from mice can have a profound effect on their behavior, highlighting the importance of individual genes in sensory perception. The research reveals that a single gene, TAAR4, is necessary for mice to avoid predators based on the scent marks of carnivores.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature·DateApr 29, 2013
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Study: 'Waste heat' may economize CO2 capture

A Rice University team has found that using waste heat can remove more CO2 from coal-fired power plant emissions economically. The researchers hope to reduce the costs of CO2 capture by creating an integrated reaction column that uses waste heat, engineered materials and optimized components.

SourceRice University·JournalInternational Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control·DateMar 28, 2013

Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk

A recent study suggests that consuming meat related compounds, particularly those found in red and processed meats, may be linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The researchers found that individuals with the highest intake of nitrate and nitrite had a significantly higher risk of developing bladder cancer.

SourceAmerican Cancer Society·JournalCancer·DateAug 2, 2010

Toward a new generation of superplastics

Scientists have validated a new organoclay material that is safer and more environmentally friendly for making plastics. The new material achieves mass producible organoclays that are cheaper and generate less dust compared to current alternatives.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalMacromolecules·DateJul 21, 2010

Protein extremes gain relevance in massive proteomic studies

The study expands protein analysis to C-terminal proteins and enables assessment of specific regions' roles in biological functions. This new approach can be applied ex-vivo or in-vivo and has implications for understanding essential protein functions.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalNature Methods·DateJun 15, 2010
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Household detergents, shampoos may form harmful substance in wastewater

A study found that quaternary amines in household cleaning products can form NDMA when mixed with chloramine. This process is of concern to health officials as sewage treatment plants may not remove all these precursors, potentially leading to environmental contamination.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateMay 26, 2010

Ruthenium in a clinch

A new ruthenium catalyst allows for the selective synthesis of primary amines directly from alcohols and ammonia under mild conditions. This process avoids toxic reagents and waste products, making it ecologically and economically beneficial.

SourceWiley·DateOct 20, 2008
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New opportunities from old chemistry in surface science, say Purdue chemists

A team of Purdue chemists has found that amines can form stable bonds with gold surfaces, making them suitable for coating sensors and other devices. This discovery could expand the range of molecules used in biotech applications, particularly in biosensors that detect proteins in the blood to indicate disease.

SourcePurdue University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateMay 26, 2005

New compound may act to keep thyroid activity in check

Researchers discovered a new compound, T1 amine, that rapidly induces hypothermia, slows heart rate, and drops blood pressure in mice. This effect may provide a valuable tool to manage patients with acute hypermetabolic states, including hyperthyroidism.

SourceOregon Health & Science University·JournalNature Medicine·DateMay 16, 2004

Restaurant Meats Higher In Suspected Carcinogens

A study by government scientists found restaurant-prepared meats contain cancer-causing compounds up to ten times higher than similar fast food items. Heterocyclic amines, formed during cooking, are believed to contribute to cancer in people.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalJournal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry·DateOct 31, 1998
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Smoked Meats Are Safe, Task Force Concludes

A task force of scientists concludes that smoked foods sold in the US are virtually safe due to limitations in epidemiological studies. The researchers suggest other factors may cause correlations between cured meats and childhood cancers, such as diet composition.

SourceUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison·DateJan 5, 1998