Surfactant futures
Fossil or bio-based surfactants – the challenges and opportunities from Amsterdam.
A new dawn for fusion energy?
After many false starts, a new generation of fusion researchers is hopeful that the energy of the stars will be ready in time to help combat climate change.
Re-finer future
The low-carbon economy is coming more quickly than expected, hastening the development of alternatives to petrochemical-derived chemicals.
Bee ban extension
The European Union has voted to extend its ban on the use of three neonicotinoids.
Hear hear
researchers predict that the first drugs to prevent hearing loss are poised to become available within the next five years
Octopus protein trap
Researchers have reported creating a molecular octopus-like structure to comprehensively trap and capture many different glycoproteins all at once.
Organic chemistry
One of the most familiar organic reactions is the Diels-Alder [4+2] cyclisation, and it is well known for being reversible.
Brexit and coatings
The BCF is going to do everything it can to get the best deal for the coatings industry, to continue as close to frictionless trade with the EU as possible
Biomedical
A high-impact application of machine learning is in image analysis of CT, MR, and PET scans.
Applied chemistry
Stubborn pollutants in water can be disintegrated easily and cost-effectively using ‘hydrated electrons’ generated using only a green LED light, a catalyst and vitamin C.