Master Chemistry

written by Adeel Abbas One of the most efficient ways to synthesize a diverse range of bioactive compounds involves the direct functionalization of the C-H bonds of pyridines. This is a straightforward approach to synthesizing complex molecules, including in the final stage of the synthesis sequence. The problem is that the pyridine in a certain … Read more

Scientists at Stanford University have used an electron microscope to view the molecular arrangement of a new-age polymer and combined it with computer modeling to create a simulation of how those changes could improve the flow of electricity. The team led by Dr. Salleo developed a new mathematical approach that lets them explore complex systems … Read more

A versatile and simple method for the synthesis of chiral primary, secondary, and tertiary amines containing two stereogenic centers has been developed by the Biocatalysis group at the University of Amsterdam. The enzymatic process using a biocatalytic system consisting of ene-reductases (EReds) and reductive aminases (IReds/RedAm) is a very interesting and effective approach to the … Read more

This latest research into the dissociation of water has finally answered a crucial question. Dopant atoms or defects will stabilize polarons at the surface. This is shown by experiments conducted at the Advanced Light Source at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. If you look at it like this, this insight might help you to think about … Read more

This study was led by Dr. Ashraf Brik and post-doctoral fellows. This team has developed a new chemical compound that has been shown to inhibit cancer stem cells, which are the ones that cause cancer to re-occur. Their findings may lead to the development of new treatments for cancer. Researchers have discovered peptides that are … Read more

It’s time to use a plant to drive a chemical reaction that has never occurred before in this universe. Chemists use light to power this reaction. The ideal photocatalysts for this process are suitable for the visible light spectrum, but in the real world, we may need to use photocatalysts that absorb a wider range … Read more

A Nature Catalysis study conducted at the University of Chicago showed an innovative new system for artificial photosynthesis that is more productive than previous artificial systems by an order of magnitude. Artificial Photosynthesis would be useful for producing methane for use as a fuel and for generating electricity. Artificial photosynthesis would be useful for producing … Read more

Written by Adeel Abbas Many people love beer, but they hate the bitter taste of hops in beer. Learn about the history of beer to discover if it’s right for you or not. The best hoppy beer is especially good for your liver and even has a name: “Hop Venom. The ACS Chemical Neuroscience study … Read more