After rumours swirling for weeks, it has been confirmed that basic science and research and development in the UK is set for leaner, more challenging times. While the total R&D budget for this financial year will increase slightly, the…
Category: 6. Chemistry
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Rapid lithium extraction eliminates use of acid and high heat, scientists report
Lightweight lithium metal is a heavy-hitting critical mineral, serving as the key ingredient in the rechargeable batteries that power phones, laptops, electric vehicles and more. As ubiquitous as lithium is in modern technology, extracting the…
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Rare earth element extraction bolstered by new research
A more efficient and environmentally friendly approach to extracting rare earth elements that power everything from electric vehicle batteries to smartphones could increase domestic supply and decrease reliance on costly imports.
This new method,…
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‘Scratching’ more than the ocean’s surface to map global microplastic movement
Marine plastic pollution is a global crisis, with 9 to 14 million metric tons of plastic entering the ocean every year. Tiny fragments called microplastics — ranging from 1 micron to 5 millimeters — make up the vast majority of plastic pieces…
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Science unions call on immigration authorities to grant visas to scientists | News
The presidents of 21 international science unions have written an appeal to immigration authorities across the world urging them to consider awarding scientists entrance visas to enable them to benefit from international collaboration.
The…
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Enzyme-inspired ligand distinguishes between simple alkyl groups | Research
A new catalyst promotes an asymmetric radical reaction using an engineered ligand that can differentiate between very similar alkyl groups. The stereoselective amination process forms highly enantioenriched α-chiral alkyl amines, a common motif…
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We need to build the data that chemistry deseerves – here’s how
I have a small problem with how the chemistry community handles data, and it comes up whenever I go hunting in the literature. For example, I often look for process optimisation case studies showing the value of statistical design of experiments,…
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Digital workflow for electroanalytical technique is Fair data exemplar | Research
Researchers in Germany have devised a process for transferring cyclic voltammetry measurements from lab instruments to electronic notebooks, to yield open, standardised data that is rich with metadata. The workflow provides a framework for other…
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Advanced fabrication and characterization of thin-film composite polyamide membranes for superior performance in reverse osmosis desalination
Structure of polysulfone and TFC membranes
Figure 1 presents the FTIR analysis of the chemical structure of the PA-TFC membrane surface and the PSf support layer. The PSf membrane spectrum Fig. 2a exhibits peaks at 1587, 1487, 1324, 1294, 1235,…
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Emissions from conventional and electronic waterpipes relative to cigarettes and a heated tobacco product
In this study assessing aerosol yields from conventional and electronic waterpipes, a HTP, and a reference cigarette, our findings suggest that conventional waterpipe may expose users to lower levels of HPHCs and other harmful toxicants than…
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