Researchers have developed a new, safer, and more economical method for producing acetone using light and a photoactive iron chloride catalyst, simplifying the process and…
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Chemists from the University of Copenhagen created a green method to recycle polyester using hartshorn salt, offering a breakthrough in textile recycling. Above is depolymerized…
Researchers propose a synergy between AI and ecology, believing that ecology can inspire more resilient AI and that AI can address global ecological challenges. Mutual…
Globally, individuals and households are the main entities adapting to climate change, with a notable lack of systematic collaboration among affected groups, according to a…
A new study reveals the benefits of a sustainable diet on longevity and health. People adhering to an environmentally friendly diet had a 25% lower…
Scientists are developing the world’s first non-toxic aqueous aluminum radical battery. This new battery design, which uses water-based electrolytes, offers fire retardancy, air stability, and…
A new paper urges the modern chemistry community to prioritize environmental sustainability, emphasizing the necessity for a paradigm shift towards safe, efficient, and circular chemistry…
A colorful, textured bi-layer film made from plant-based materials cools down when it’s in the sun. Credit: Qingchen Shen The cool breeze of an air…
Merging physics-based simulations with artificial intelligence gains increasing importance in materials science, especially for the design of complex materials that meet technological and environmental demands.…
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are a major contributor to global warming and climate change. They come from a variety of sources including transportation, energy production,…
Researchers used highly sensitive imaging techniques and developed machine learning methods that can identify compostable plastics among conventional types. Researchers have created classification models that enable…
An international panel of scientists has identified 100 important questions facing plant science in order to tackle global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity crises,…
At slow shutter speeds, the atomic structure of GeTE looks ordered but blurred. Faster exposures reveal a clear intricate pattern of dynamic displacements. Credit: Jill…
Stevia-based sweeteners are natural sweeteners extracted from the stevia plant, known for their high sweetness levels with little to no calories. New research from the…
The study found that the keto diet generates about 3 kg of carbon dioxide per 1,000 calories consumed, while the paleo diet produces 2.6 kg…
Among the waste types analyzed in the study was fried donut waste, a potential candidate for anaerobic fermentation to biogas. Research study proposes profitable ways…
Chemist Dave Heldebrant, a recently selected fellow of the American Chemical Society who holds a joint appointment with Washington State University, has helped design several…
The researchers highlighted the opportunity for designers to focus on designing products that are well-made, enjoyable, and age gracefully, which would result in people both…
The new biodegradable polyester, due to its excellent chemical and biological degradation abilities and its impressive mechanical properties, has the potential to be used as…