A team of Penn State researchers has developed a synthetic enzyme mimic that can drive chemical reactions using oxygen, producing only water as waste. This breakthrough could potentially be used in sustainable industrial chemical syntheses and pharmaceutical drug development.
SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateAug 6, 2026
Yang's research group and collaborators develop a new reaction mechanism that employs photochemistry and metalloenzyme catalysis to form carbon-carbon bonds. This method enables the creation of molecules with multiple stereogenic centers, crucial for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Catalysis·DateJun 16, 2026
Researchers from OIST have reported the first full structural characterization of a doubly ring-slipped reaction intermediate in metallocene formation. This discovery provides new evidence on how metallocenes form and react, presenting opportunities for designing tunable structures for applications such as drug delivery systems, cataly...
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2026
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Researchers at DTU have developed a new magnetic material that features a stable internal magnetic structure and almost no external magnetic field, above room temperature. This could enable faster components and lower energy consumption in spintronics.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Chemistry·DateApr 23, 2026
Manchester scientists discovered a new type of aromatic molecule made entirely of metal atoms, with a tiny ring of three bismuth atoms supporting circulating currents like benzene. The finding bridges the gap between organic and all-metal aromaticity, offering insights into chemical bonding.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2026
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new material that uses metal-organic frameworks to physically injure and kill bacteria, preventing biofilm formation without antibiotics or toxic metals. This innovation eliminates the risk of antibiotic resistance and has potential applications in various industries.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 27, 2025
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Researchers at OIST have synthesized a stable 20-electron ferrocene derivative, defying the traditional 18-electron rule. This breakthrough could lead to new applications in energy storage, chemical manufacturing, and sustainable chemistry.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 7, 2025
The MEDiCS project, led by Prof. José Luis Mascareñas, aims to develop a new anticancer agent targeting cancer stem cells using ruthenium-based metallic complexes. The €2.5 million funded project will progress the technology through preclinical phase and human clinical trials for pancreatic and colon cancers.
SourceCenter for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CiQUS)·DateMay 7, 2025
Avelino Corma, John Hartwig, and Helmut Schwarz received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their fundamental advances in catalysis. They have improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption in various industrial processes through their innovative catalysts.
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have discovered the first organometallic molecule containing berkelium, a highly radioactive element. The discovery reveals that berkelium exhibits a unique tetravalent oxidation state, challenging traditional understanding of its behavior in the periodic table.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2025
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Researchers at TUM have identified a new, highly effective filter material that can remove hazardous PFAS chemicals from drinking water. The bespoke metal-organic framework compounds are adaptable and electrostatically charged, significantly improving filter capacity compared to existing materials.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 9, 2024
Researchers achieved a new method for synthesizing α-substituted carbonyl compounds using a palladium-catalyzed anti-Michael addition reaction. The method produces high-yield products and can be applied to various nucleophiles, including indoles and aromatic compounds.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 11, 2024
Chemists at the University of Minnesota have created a highly reactive chemical compound that has eluded scientists for over 120 years. The discovery could lead to new drug treatments and safer agricultural products.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalScience·DateMay 2, 2024
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A new 'one-pot' method for producing palladium nanosheets could significantly improve the efficiency of clean energy production. This breakthrough enables the use of less rare metals, reducing environmental impact.
Researchers at Princeton University's Chirik Group have developed a cobalt catalyst that enables meta-selective borylation of fluoroarenes based on their electronic properties. This method bypasses the need for steric control and directing groups, making it faster and more cost-effective than traditional approaches.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalScience·DateDec 7, 2023
Researchers at UTSA have been awarded a grant to develop a new technology that converts carbon dioxide into a raw material for producing chemical products. The project has the potential to create a productive area of catalysis research and reduce greenhouse emissions.
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Scientists at OIST have synthesized a new metallocene compound capable of holding up to 21 electrons, surpassing the traditional 18-electron limit. This breakthrough has significant potential for applications in medicine, catalysis, and energy, and could lead to novel materials with improved stability and performance.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2023
A ferrocene-based capsule with unusual charge-transfer interactions has been synthesized, allowing for reversible encapsulation and release of guest molecules. The capsule can bind to a variety of organic and inorganic dyes and electron-accepting molecules, demonstrating its potential applications in medicine, biotechnology, and chemic...
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2023
Researchers have developed a set of biocatalysts that enable precise control over free radical reactions, solving a decades-old challenge in asymmetric catalysis. The metalloenzymes can selectively convert chiral compounds into desired products, opening up new possibilities for the synthesis of bioactive molecules and everyday polymers.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Catalysis·DateJul 20, 2023
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The study by Lionel Delaude and François Mazars has shown that combining a para-cymene ligand with an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand derived from caffeine or theophylline produces highly effective catalysts. These eco-friendly catalysts reduce the carbon footprint of chemical processes, making them more sustainable.
SourceUniversity of Liège·JournalOrganometallics·DateJul 11, 2023
Researchers from GIST have developed a hydrotropic-supporting electrolyte to enhance the solubility of organic redox molecules in aqueous systems. This improvement enables the creation of high-energy-density electrochemical capacitors with potential applications in redox flow batteries.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 1, 2023
Researchers at GIST have developed an IDT-based polymer with low thermal conductivity and high electronic conductivity, improving thermoelectric performance. The new material demonstrates a 6-fold increase in efficiency compared to conventional materials.
SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 3, 2023
Scientists designed a synthetic molecule that mimics the hydrogen gas-producing chemical reaction performed by nickel-iron hydrogenase enzyme. The new compound efficiently produces hydrogen using earth-abundant metals, potentially replacing platinum metal in industrial electrolysis.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 29, 2023
Researchers developed a new catalyst that transforms hydrocarbons into higher-value chemicals, making materials easier to recycle and biodegrade. The catalyst introduces functional groups into aliphatic hydrocarbons, affecting their properties and making them recyclable.
SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalJACS·DateFeb 20, 2023
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Researchers create a material with disordered molecular structure that conducts electricity well, defying conventional theories. The material's stability and versatility make it promising for new electronic devices.
A research team from City University of Hong Kong and Imperial College London developed a new strategy for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using ferrocene molecules. The breakthrough invention can achieve efficiency of up to 25% while maintaining stability, making it a promising alternative to silicon solar cells.
SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022
Researchers developed a predictive tool using %V bur (min) to categorize phosphine structures as active or inactive in many experimental datasets. This advancement will facilitate organometallic chemistry and catalysis, enabling easier computation and prediction of phosphine reactivity.
SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 14, 2021
A novel manganese-based catalyst has been developed to efficiently deconstruct commercial and end-of-life polyurethane (PU) materials into monomeric building blocks. This process enables the creation of virgin polymeric material with the same characteristics as the original material, promoting a circular plastic economy.
SourceAarhus University·JournalChemSusChem·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 1, 2021
Researchers have found a complex equilibrium between bimetallic species in the Br-Mg exchange, with lithium magnesiates playing a key role. Detailed NMR spectroscopic studies revealed that an alkyl-rich lithium magnesiate is the active species of the reaction.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateMar 2, 2021
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Research reveals molybdenum-nitrogen complexes as effective catalysts for disproportionation of cyclohexadienes, with the Mo-N=N unit playing a key role in the reaction. High catalytic activity suggests new approaches to participate in catalytic systems for nitrogen ligands.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 14, 2021
Researchers at RUDN University found the mercury test ambiguous and required additional control experiments to verify results. This discovery may lead to reevaluating existing experimental data and improving catalysis mechanisms in chemical reactions.
SourceRUDN University·JournalOrganometallics·DateOct 24, 2018
Researchers used synchrotron radiations to study the formation mechanism of an aromatic polyimide precursor. They found that a Pd catalyst converted into an active intermediate, which then formed the product through disproportionation and reductive elimination.
SourceTokyo University of Agriculture and Technology·JournalACS Catalysis·DateMay 21, 2018
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Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a highly efficient catalyst that can break down even the toughest amide bonds in plastics under mild conditions. This breakthrough has significant implications for the recovery of materials from waste plastics and could help realize an anthropogenic chemical carbon cycle.
SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 26, 2017
Researchers have successfully delivered a gold catalyst to a target organ in a mouse, enabling in vivo metal-complex catalysis. This innovation paves the way for potential biomedical applications, including therapy and diagnostics.
SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateFeb 17, 2017
Scientists at the University of Basel have developed an artificial metalloenzyme, biot-Ru-SAV, that can catalyse olefin metathesis reactions in living cells. The breakthrough uses the periplasm as a reaction compartment to overcome limitations of organometallic-based enzymes.
New facilities will enable researchers to develop innovative therapeutic agents, models for managing fishery resources, and statistical models for analyzing aquatic habitats. This includes the creation of an aquatic habitat analysis and modelling laboratory and a facility for designing organometallic catalysts and therapeutics.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·DateApr 11, 2016
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A team of chemists at Nagoya University has synthesized novel transition metal-complexed cycloparaphenylenes that enable selective monofunctionalization of CPPs. The discovery opens doors to the construction of unprecedented nanocarbons, including carbon nanotubes with new properties.
SourceInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJan 26, 2015
Research from Nobel laureates presented at the American Chemical Society meeting includes advances in green chemistry and understanding of molecular structures. The work has significant implications for industries such as medicine and energy production.
Two UCSD professors, Stefan Savage and Henrik Wann Jensen, join a prestigious group of Sloan Fellows with expertise in computer networking and graphics. The fellowships recognize outstanding research in various fields, including the neural control of movement, differential geometry, and level set methods.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·DateMar 9, 2004
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Stephen L. Buchwald receives American Chemical Society Award in Organometallic Chemistry for developing more efficient methods to create complex chemical bonds, with applications in plastics, drug discovery, and manufacturing. His work has been recognized for its breadth and unique interest, spanning multiple fields.