**Enhancing Electrical Conductivity in Carbon Nanotubes with Tetrachloroaluminate Ions** Scientists in Spain have unveiled a revolutionary technique to boost the electrical conductivity of carbon nanotubes almost ten times by doping them with tetrachloroaluminate ions, all while preserving the integrity of the nanotubes’ structure. This innovation not only elucidates the chemistry behind nanotube doping but also […]

After almost ten years of intense work, a group of chemists in the United States, led by Jonathan Lindsey from North Carolina State University, has achieved the groundbreaking total synthesis of bacteriochlorophyll a. This intricate molecule, essential in photosynthesis, has been challenging for chemists to synthesize due to its complex structure, which includes four stereocentres […]

Methanol Generation through Plasma Zapping: An Eco-Friendly Innovation Scientists at Northwestern University have created a groundbreaking technique for generating methanol by electrically zapping methane. This cutting-edge plasma-driven method utilizes water and a copper oxide catalyst under ambient conditions, removing carbon dioxide emissions and providing a more sustainable option compared to traditional techniques. Conventionally, methanol is […]

Pharmaceutical firm Gilead has recently taken over German biotech startup Tubulis for $3.2 billion (£2.3 billion). This agreement allowed Gilead to obtain two of Tubulis’ antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) which have demonstrated promising outcomes in initial clinical trials. One ADC addresses platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, while the other is directed at several types of solid tumors. Central […]

The recent extensive prohibition by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the majority of industrial and commercial applications of dichloromethane (DCM) is triggering substantial alterations and obstacles for university chemistry departments nationwide. Also referred to as methylene chloride, DCM has been a widely utilized solvent in academic organic chemistry laboratories, prized for its polarity, […]

In a revolutionary advancement, researchers have created new complexes that incorporate aromatic three-atom bismuth rings stabilized by heavy actinide elements like uranium and thorium. This signifies the heaviest and one of the most distinctive instances of all-metal rings, challenging the conventional view that aromaticity is solely a characteristic of carbon-based compounds. Traditionally, the idea of […]

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**Chemical Incident at Ames Goldsmith Catalyst Refiners: A Catastrophe and Inquiry** A devastating event at the Ames Goldsmith Catalyst Refiners in West Virginia has led to the fatalities of two employees and the hospitalization of 21 others. Taking place on April 22, the situation is presently being investigated by the US Chemical Safety and Hazard […]

A newly created photocatalyst has demonstrated potential in transforming plastic waste into hydrogen and useful chemicals, while also utilizing car battery acid. This breakthrough provides a sustainable recycling approach for polymers such as polyurethane, polyethylene-terephthalate (PET), and nylon. Lead author Erwin Reisner from the University of Cambridge describes that solar reforming technology leverages sunlight to […]