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19th International Conference on Molecular Spectroscopy (ICMS 2025)
Interdisciplinary forum for the presentation of new research results in molecular spectroscopy

Plastic Recycling for 3D Printing
A sustainable 3D printing material platform based on polythioenones (PCTE) is introduced

Amine N-Oxides Used for Carbon Capture
Eco-friendly 4-methylmorpholine N-oxide (MMNO) captures carbon dioxide

Copper(I) Iodine Cluster Shows Unique Photoluminescence Properties
Material acts as a promising X-ray scintillator and was used for high-resolution imaging

How Much Ink Enters the Body During Tattooing?
The results help to better assess and evaluate the health risks of tattooing

Rice That Emits Up to 70% Less Methane
Why does rice cultivation emit methane? Which compounds released by rice roots determine methane emissions?

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation Takes Effect Today
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) takes on new role to improve safety of packaging materials

Building “Houses” Stereoselectively
Synthesis of highly functionalized bicyclo[2.1.0]pentanes ("housanes")

Renewable Ethanol and Methanol Used for the Synthesis of 1,5-Diketones
Nickel-catalyzed coupling of alcohols with ketones also allows for a one-pot aminomethylation