Ecological Synthesis of Pharmaceutically Relevant Compounds
Researchers are using a FlowLab™ Scale continuous flow reactor to assist them in 'green' chemical synthesis of pharmaceutically-relevant compounds
chemical engineering
Microwave Tech Could Mean More Renewable Energy Options
Purdue University researchers created a technique to turn waste polyethylene terephthalate, one of the most recyclable polymers, into components of batteries
Inactivated Human Receptor Will Help to Create Effective Drugs
The membrane receptors that ensure that human cells function properly count among the most sought after drug targets
A New Way to Remove Contaminants from Nuclear Wastewater
Method concentrates radionuclides in a small portion of a nuclear plant’s wastewater, allowing the rest to be recycled
New Material Captures and Converts Toxic Air Pollutant into Industrial Chemical
Metal-organic framework material requires only water and air to convert the captured gas into nitric acid for industrial use
Artificial Intelligence to Run the Chemical Factories of the Future
Previous biofoundry efforts have produced a wide variety of products such as chemicals, fuels, and engineered cells and proteins, but those studies were not performed in a fully automated manner
Researchers Find Way to Kill Pathogen Resistant to Antibiotics
Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially deadly, antibiotic-resistant bacterium present in hospitals, can be killed by hijacking its heme acquisition system to selectively deliver antimicrobials
Microbe Chews through PFAS and Other Tough Contaminants
In recent years, local governments have been seeking ways to reduce the amount of PFAS in water supplies
Reactor Turns Greenhouse Gas into Pure Liquid Fuel
Lab's 'green' invention reduces carbon dioxide into valuable fuels
Rewriting the Periodic Table at High Pressure
A new study adds an entirely new dimension to the table, offering a new set of principles for material research