US researchers are developing engine oil additives to reduce harmful emissions, boost fuel efficiency and improve the durability of catalytic converters.
European chemical industries association Cefic is launching a Future Chemistry Network to bring together stakeholders to discuss and develop solutions to help accelerate chemical innovation. Read the full story in C&I Magazine.
A 2016 survey by the Pew Research Center found that nearly 25% of US adults said they shared inaccurate information on social media. Some observers suggest this is likely to be much larger due to what is called social desirability bias. Read the C&I Leader article.
Solar photovoltaics in use the US has gone up by an average of 48%/year over the past decade. Often, agricultural land is used, typically stripped of vegetation before construction. Now, scientists suggest there may also be benefits for wildlife.
Russian researchers are taking a different approach in the search for new antibiotics. They are using genomics to investigate how some natural antimicrobials use ‘Trojan Horse’ tactics to trick their way into bacteria.
Fossilised amber may be a promising source of novel antibacterial compounds, scientists reported at the ACS Spring 2021 online meeting. This includes diterpenoids with activity against resistant bacteria including methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Read the full article in C&I Magazine.
Some 60,000 people were able to access cannabis medications for the first time in Europe in 2020, bringing the total to 185,000 patients. The value of the European market will reach €406m by the end of 2021: a year-on-year growth of 75%. Read the full comment in C&I Magazine.
A class of metal-based anti-viral compounds can shield human cells from viruses and may also trap them to prevent viral spread, Australian researchers have found. Read the full story in C&I Magazine.