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Cobalt Porphyrin–Chitosan Microspheres for Biosensing and Anticancer Therapy
Biocompatible cobalt-porphyrin–chitosan microspheres created that combine fluorescence, second-harmonic generation, and dynamic motion for potential simultaneous cancer therapy and biosensing
First In-Depth Characterization of Dibenzoterrylene (DBT)
DBT shows a unique conformational switch that transforms it from a closed-shell molecule to a pronounced biradical, offering design principles for quantum and spintronic materials
Berberine Shields Vital Organs Naturally
Berberine, a naturally occurring isoquinoline alkaloid found in plants, strengthens antioxidant defenses, reduces inflammation, and preserves healthy liver and kidney function during growth in rats
High-Throughput Design of CoCu Catalysts for Sustainable Urea Production
Researchers developed a high-throughput approach to identify optimal CoCu catalysts for sustainable urea synthesis via NO₃⁻ and CO₂ co-reduction
A Newly Discovered Reaction Between Ethanol And Sugars in Beer
Michael Hellwig, Germany, discusses a non-enzymatic pathway that may contribute to beer aging and flavor changes
Mild, Bioinspired Iron Catalyst Enables Late-Stage Sulfilimination
Frédéric Avenier, France, discusses a simple iron-based method to attach an NH group to sulfides using an air-stable catalyst that works at room temperature
Enantioselective VOC Sensing Using Monosaccharide-Functionalized Carbon Nanotube Chemiresistors
M. Hurevich and S. Yitzchaik, Israel, address a challenge in chemical sensing: the enantioselective detection of weakly interacting volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
High Entropy Alloy Nanoaggregates for Oxygen Reduction
PtRhPdIrRu high-entropy alloy nanoaggregates show superior oxygen reduction performance, durability, and methanol tolerance compared to commercial Pt/C catalysts in fuel cells
Evaluating Membrane Performance for Brackish Water Desalination under Varying Salinity in Morocco
How rising salinity affects ion transport and salt rejection in nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes for brackish water treatment
Dual Lewis Acid–Base Molecular Cages Activating N₂ via Cooperative Interactions
H. Nose, Kenya, and F. Ruipérez, Spain, discuss computational studies showing that molecular cage design can enable efficient nitrogen activation
Stable Zn⁺ Species in a Ladder-Like Polymer
Researchers created air-stable monovalent zinc using a simple polymer and visible light
Impact of Multiple S-Palmitoylation on Peptide Behavior in Mass Spectrometry
How do multiple S-palmitoylation events influence peptide solubility, ionization, and fragmentation in mass spectrometry analysis?
Unusual Geometries in Mo(VI) and W(VI) Fluoride Cations
Terpyridine triggers autoionization of MoF₆ and WF₆, yielding rare cationic metal–fluoride complexes
Light And Heat-Responsive Self-Healing Smart Gel System
A simple gel made from surfactants and an ionic liquid shows a UV-triggered gel-to-liquid change, reversible thermal response, and rapid self-healing
Carbon-Negative Building Material from Waste and CO₂ Capture
ETH Zürich team creates printable composite from demolition waste and biomass, capturing CO₂ and reducing the construction carbon footprint
New Strategy to Guide Exciton Coupling And Nanoscale Morphology in Aqueous Environment
Gustavo Fernández, Germany, discusses a molecular design strategy using amphiphilic aza-BODIPY dyes that enables precise tuning of exciton coupling (J-type vs oblique) and nanoscale morphology
Silver–Graphene Catalyst Drives Greener Quinoline Production
A silver oxide–graphene oxide catalyst enables fast, eco-friendly synthesis of quinoline analogues with up to 97% yield in 20 minutes
Optimized Quantum Dots for Rapid Visible-Light–Driven Click Chemistry
Zn₀.₁Cd₀.₉S quantum dots enable high-yield copper-catalyzed azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) reactions under blue light, offering scalable, reusable, and sustainable catalytic performance