Genetically modified bacteria have been created to transform polyethylene terephthalate (PET), frequently found in plastic bottles, into paracetamol. Scientists from the University of Edinburgh and AstraZeneca have showcased a sustainable approach for plastic cleanup and upcycling that utilizes both chemical and biological methodologies. The project initiated with the revelation that a synthetic reaction referred to […]

**’Microlightning’ from Peeling Tape: A Green Chemistry Revolution** Recent studies by researchers in China and the United States have found that the strong electric fields generated by peeling tape can create ‘microlightning’, which is capable of ionizing reactants and initiating chemical reactions. This advancement could lead to more environmentally friendly synthesis techniques and provide insights […]

A revolutionary breakthrough in magnetic materials has been realized as researchers have created a dysprosium complex that can maintain magnetic memory at an unprecedented temperature of 100K. This progress, led by scientists at the University of Manchester, signifies a major advancement in data storage technology, presenting the opportunity to develop much more compact and efficient […]

Expectations regarding optical behavior that have been widely accepted since Louis Pasteur’s groundbreaking discoveries in 1848 have been overturned by a recent study. Researchers observed optical behaviors associated with chirality in crystalline lithium cobalt selenium oxide (Li₂Co₃(SeO₃)₄), a centrosymmetric crystal that inherently cannot exhibit chirality. “Within the inorganic crystal community, there’s been a strong belief […]

Cytotoxic Evaluations of Eco-Friendly Chemicals: Tackling the Intricacies of Toxicity Assessment The quest for more secure and sustainable chemical methods has brought green chemicals, like ionic liquids, to the forefront. However, recent investigations spearheaded by Valentine Ananikov at the Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry in Russia reveal discrepancies in cytotoxic evaluations of these compounds, prompting […]

An Italian court has issued a landmark ruling, sentencing 11 executives to prison due to accusations of contaminating groundwater with per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) originating from the Miteni fluorochemicals facility located in Trissino, Italy. This plant, which has been operating since the 1960s, became a center of environmental concern after probes indicated it […]