At the conclusion of the previous year, a team from Japan uncovered that there was more to mechanochemical cross-coupling reactions driven by nickel salts than initially thought. Their publication indicated that the wear of stainless steel during ball milling activated nickel catalysts – without requiring mechanoredox catalysts, piezoelectric materials, or standard reductants – thereby challenging […]

The Rapid Growth of Metal–Organic Framework (MOF) Research in China In recent years, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as a focal point in scientific exploration, witnessing remarkable expansion, especially in China. Data from the American Chemical Society’s CAS Content Collection indicates a dramatic surge in MOF-related research. From under 200 MOF publications in 2005 to […]

The UK government has selected Sir Leszek Borysiewicz, a distinguished immunologist, as the preferred choice for the position of chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Borysiewicz, well-known for his contributions to the human papillomavirus vaccine that has led to standard cervical cancer vaccinations, is poised to take over from Andrew Mackenzie this summer. His […]

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Research conducted by chemists at Marian University in Indiana, US, has uncovered that the fabric of certain ‘fast fashion’ discount clothing harbors lead levels that exceed the safety thresholds established by the US government. This preliminary study, led by environmental chemist Kamila Deavers, was presented at a gathering of the American Chemical Society in Atlanta, […]

Stained and soiled garments may one day be cleaned merely by rinsing with water, thanks to an innovative self-cleaning coating for fabrics. Researchers claim it could make laundry tasks more convenient and environmentally friendly by cutting down on water consumption and limiting wastewater tainted with detergents and microplastic fibers. Self-cleaning coatings are not a novel […]