Researchers look to boost osmotic energy harvesting
Scientists have found a way to significantly boost ‘blue’ energy, which generates electricity from the mixing of saltwater and freshwater. They designed a prototype membrane made from nanopores coated with lipids, which allows selected ions to pass through efficiently.
A new nickel catalyst for coupling reactions
Practical new nickel catalysts have been created for cross-coupled reactions. These reactions, crucial to industry, involve transition metal catalysts bringing together molecular fragments to build more complex molecules. The new nickel catalysts have been praised as a platform-level advance.
Taiwan plans four-year pharma resilience upgrade programme
The Taiwanese government has unveiled a four-year national pharmaceutical resilience preparedness programme with a budget of NewTaiwan$24bn. The programme will focus on three areas: domestic production for domestic use, smart allocation, and international partnerships to comprehensively build Taiwan’s pharmaceutical supply, from source production to clinical use.