Chemistry

Chemical analysis of the plant Cosmos caudatus Kunth reveals that it contains substances that can lower blood sugar naturally.

A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has identified variables that control the cavity-filling rates, required for liquids to penetrate into the cavities.

How cells arrange themselves into precise tissue structures like wings is a response, and a resistance, to global mechanical patterning in a tissue.

Researchers at Nagoya University, Japan, have developed a spontaneous polymer network synthesis that allowed for the preparation of gels containing narrow molecular weight distribution polymers. The gel networks showed swelling properties that were responsive to temperature and solvent concentration.

Researchers at Nagoya University have identified the series of molecules involved in the regeneration of damaged nerves in roundworm, showing that it largely overlaps with the signals used by the intrinsic removal system to take up and process dying cells.

Korean researchers developed high-efficiency photocatalysts that convert carbon dioxide into methane or ethane with graphene-covered reduced titanium dioxide. The finding is expected to be utilized in the carbon dioxide reduction and recycling industries.

Scientists have discovered that an ice-binding protein (fcIBP) from the sea ice microalga does not fit in the conventional classification of ice-binding proteins, suggesting unknown mechanisms behind its antifreeze property. This finding could lead to a broader application of the antifreeze protein in food and medical industries.

A new conceptual model for describing a fuel’s composition can accelerate and simplify combustion simulations.

A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has succeeded in developing a new catalyst for hydrogen production.

A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has introduced novel solution for hydrogen storage

A team of researchers, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has succeeded in developing new air purification technology to eradicate airborne viruses.

HKBU's award-winning portable device can quickly and accurately detect lead contamination in water.

Protein analysis could lead to new advances in DNA sequencing technologies.

Radioactive materials could soon be detected from up to a few hundred metres away.

A porous cerium-based coating boosts the durability of oxygen-forming catalysts while maintaining their inherent water-splitting activity.

A stable organic compound has been synthesized with a record length for the bond between its carbon atoms, exceeding the assumed limit.

Nagoya University researchers produce valuable esters in high yield using environment-friendly catalyst.

A new combination of chemical compounds could lead the way to more cost-effective stem cell cultures.

A new method helps clarify how canola and other edible oils deteriorate, providing valuable insight for prevention.

Synchrotron study reveals oxygen’s influence on the chemistry that surrounds us.

South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has presented a new way to advance the click chemistry.

~ A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure ~

South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology has introduced new low cost, high efficiency hydrocarbon fuel cells.

A technique to create a material for cost-effective water electrolysis uses a simple chemical method for preparing nickel-based anodes to improve the oxygen-evolution reaction. Efficiency gains like this one developed by KAUST are important in evolving renewable energy.

A coating of molybdenum improves the efficiency of catalysts for producing hydrogen.

A cross-linkable spring-like polymer finishing agent inserted into calfskin leather for high elastic recovery performance.

Tungsten and titanium compounds join forces to turn a common alkane into other hydrocarbons.

Chemists have tried to synthesize carbon nanobelts for more than 60 years, but none have succeeded until now. A team at Nagoya University reported the first organic synthesis of a carbon nanobelt in Science. Carbon nanobelts are expected to serve as a useful template for building carbon nanotubes and open a new field of nanocarbon science.

Diseased rice seeds treated with atmospheric plasma show significant improvement and growth, offering a potential tool to protect rice crops from fungus and blight.

Fuel such as petrol is made up of hydrocarbons - a family of molecules consisting entirely of carbon and hydrogen. Pigment and dye, coal and tar are made up of hydrocarbons too.