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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.