Crystalline materials play a crucial role in various industries, including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, photovoltaics, and catalysts. As scientists continue to design new materials to address emerging challenges, the need for precise identification methods becomes increasingly important. Currently, powder X-ray diffraction is widely used for this purpose, but it becomes complex when dealing with multiphase samples containing
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A ground-breaking discovery by a team of researchers from the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) has propelled the field of molecular chemistry forward. Their focus on azaarenes, essential molecular components of everyday products, opens new doors for sustainable energy solutions and industrially relevant chemical reactions. By employing photoenzymatic systems to enhance the
In a recent groundbreaking discovery, a research group led by Associate Professor Masahito Murai and Professor Shigehiro Yamaguchi has developed antiaromatic molecules that exhibit absorption and fluorescence bands in the near-infrared (NIR) region. This research, published in Angewandte Chemie International Edition, has significant implications for the fields of health care, optoelectronics, and materials science. By
A groundbreaking new study conducted by chemists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has shed light on the development of semiconductor materials with unique properties. Unlike traditional silicon counterparts, these materials have the ability to harness the power of chirality, a non-superimposable mirror image that nature uses to build complex structures. This research, led by
In the world of pharmaceutical drug development, improving drug efficiency is of utmost importance. The addition of fluorine to drug molecules has long been known to enhance their absorption and prolong their lifespan, earning fluorine the title of a “magic bullet atom.” However, the traditional methods of fluorine incorporation are often expensive and challenging. Researchers
The performance of pharmaceutical and functional materials relies heavily on their physical properties, such as stability and solubility. These properties are known to be influenced by various factors, including the solid-state form and environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. It is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry to understand and control these properties, as the emergence
Synthetic polymers have become an integral part of our everyday lives, present in an array of products ranging from clothing to cookware. The intricate molecular structure of these polymers, consisting of long chains of monomer building blocks, contributes to the functionality and versatility of these materials. The ability to fine-tune the properties of polymers is
Fungal infections pose a significant public health crisis that is only worsening over time. These infections have the potential to spread rapidly and cause exponential harm, similar to how COVID-19 affected the world. Currently, one of the most powerful antifungal drugs available is Amphotericin B (AmB), which is produced naturally by bacteria. AmB is known
Natural gas, composed primarily of methane and ethane, is a potent greenhouse gas that is constantly released into the atmosphere from natural gas wells. These gases have a greater impact on global warming compared to carbon dioxide (CO2). Additionally, storing these gases is challenging, making it necessary to find effective solutions to mitigate their emissions.
The global plastic waste crisis calls for innovative solutions that can tackle the environmental challenges posed by the extensive use of plastics. In recent years, there has been growing interest in biocatalysis as a promising approach for efficient and sustainable plastic recycling. However, the lack of knowledge about the molecular mechanisms involved in biocatalysis has