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Scientists have developed a highly efficient method to convert biomass-derived furfural into valuable furfurylamine using a nickel and titanium dioxide catalyst. Achieving a 98.6% yield at mild temperatures, this sustainable process utilises aqueous ammonia and relies on specific surface defects to drive the reaction.
By Kumar, Kumar, Srivastava
Researchers have assembled the first complete chromosome-scale map of an Epidendrum orchid. Using advanced long-read sequencing, the team bypassed highly repetitive DNA to identify genetic adaptations linked to survival in nutrient-poor environments.
By de Mattos, Aecyo, Keepers, Tavares, Della-Rosa, Palma-Silva, Kane, Pinheiro, Riaño-Pachon
Researchers have developed a highly precise method to synthesise stable, tube-like molecules with exact left- or right-handed orientations. This laboratory-scale breakthrough provides a reliable foundation, enabling future advancements in host-guest chemistry and smart materials.
By Qi, Cui, Li, Cheng, Hui
By lining the microscopic pores of a solid electrolyte with alternating chemical chains, researchers have created a high-speed transit route for lithium ions. This structural design prevents internal traffic jams, resulting in a fast-charging, highly stable battery prototype.
By Zhao, Yang, Zhang, Yu, Zhu, Sun, Wang, Sun, Guo
Scientists have engineered a stable, single-molecule polymer shaped like a bottlebrush that glows to report environmental shifts. By embedding special dyes within a protective shell, these structures act as robust nanoscale sensors for pH levels.
By Zhang, Catt, Hawtrey, Zeng, Zeng, Kerai, Cheng, Hopp, Yang, New, Blasco, Müllner