Scientists create a new route for the total synthesis of tetrodotoxin, a molecule in puffer fish that has promising medicinal benefits, such as pain relief.
Chemistry
When chemistry becomes intelligent
An automated microfluidics‐based reaction system provides hands-off synthesis for the modern lab.
Developing artificial enzymes using computers
Artificial enzymes promise to not only help us understand the complex functioning of enzymes, but will create a new generation of biosystems for sustainable chemistry practices.
Tying up molecules as easily as you tie up your laces
UNIGE researchers have succeeded in tying molecules together, thereby modifying their intrinsic mechanical properties
Autonomous chemical synthesis
AI is being leveraged to provide machines with the capacity to match or even outperform humans in many endeavors. So what does this mean for the synthetic chemist?
Scientists develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc flow batteries
Researchers develop a composite membrane for long-lasting zinc-based flow batteries.
Eco-friendly glue sticks to the basics
Researchers create new “superglue” with two simple ingredients: plant-based cellulose nanocrystals and water.
New synthesis of peptides to probe protein post-translational modification
A new route to peptides containing cysteine sulfinic acid.
A nanoreactor to simplify pharmaceutical manufacturing
A new nanoreactor integrates multiple catalysts to carry out multiple reactions in the same pot, streamlining the production of fine chemicals—including urgently needed medicines.
Polymers clean up mercury, oil spills, nitrogen runoff, and more
A new class of polymers to clean up mercury pollution that can be produced sustainably on a large scale from elemental sulfur and renewable plant oils.
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