Researchers in the UK have formulated new anti-icing fluids by utilizing affordable gelling agents, improving the ice-free period for stationary aircraft. These groundbreaking fluids, developed by the team from the University of York in partnership with Kilfrost, utilize derivatives of 1,3:2,4-dibenzylidene sorbitol (DBS) to create supramolecular polymers. When blended with a 50:50 mixture of water […]

Crystals derived from mucic acid represent the most rigid organic crystals documented thus far. Their strength is attributed to a tightly woven network of hydrogen bonds among their molecules, which impart mechanical attributes akin to those of metals. Crystals are frequently perceived as fragile, yet this isn’t universally accurate. Organic crystals, composed of small molecules […]

**Breakthrough Thianthrenium Reagent Transforms Protein Interaction Research** An innovative advancement in chemical biology has been made at the Max-Planck Institute for Coal Research in Germany, under the leadership of Tobias Ritter. The research team has unveiled a new thianthrenium dication reagent (TTD), which facilitates the formation of short and stable protein crosslinks. This advancement is […]

In the current age, chemists have the remarkable capability to organize atoms, molecules, and layers with unparalleled accuracy. This progress has revolutionized the discipline of materials chemistry, shifting focus from merely material composition to the complex significance of structural arrangements. The manner in which components are organized can be just as vital as their elemental […]

Researchers at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands have created a groundbreaking 3D-printed Christmas tree made from ice. By employing a distinctive system that utilizes evaporative cooling — akin to certain temperature regulation devices — they accomplished this feat by using a vacuum to enable water evaporation at much lower temperatures. This technique involves […]