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Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025: Pioneers of metal-organic frameworks open path to capturing PFAS and carbon

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry celebrates pioneers of metal-organic frameworks that can capture carbon, store gases, and remove PFAS.

Harnessing plasma power to make sustainable fertiliser

US Plasma Engineering experts discuss plasma technology for nitrogen fixation and the production of sustainable fertilisers.

EU launches strategy to strengthen research and technology infrastructures

The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy designed to reinforce research and technology infrastructures. Find out more.

BiCMat: Discovering a world of new opportunities with bismuth clusters

KIT's Professor Stefanie Dehnen discusses how the BiCMat project unlocks new frontiers in materials chemistry through bismuth clusters.

Silicon-based Lewis acids could break down PFAS chemicals

Researchers from TU Berlin have synthesised silicon-based super Lewis acids containing an additional halogen atom for the first time.

Beyond sustainability: Redesigning chemistry for a bio-based future

Dr Jen Vanderhoven, COO of BBIA, discusses ‘bio-better materials’ – the next-generation of biology-derived substances.

European Innovation Act to transform EU research into market success

The EU Commission launches a public consultation for the European Innovation Act, aiming to boost innovation, scaleups, and market access.

LUX-INVENTA: Towards the discovery of photomagnetic materials and related multi-purpose molecules

Learn about LUX-INVENTA, an European Research Council-funded project aiming to develop photomagnetic materials.

Crystal engineering research at the forefront of chemistry advancements

Discover how the Université de Sherbrooke revolutionising organic synthesis, energy utilisation and medicine with crystal engineering.

Corrosion resistance in molten salt environments

VCU is developing metal treatments to increase corrosion resistance in molten salt systems, improving cost-efficiency and reducing waste.

New high-throughput device set to reduce advanced materials manufacturing time

A researcher from the University of Birmingham has developed a new high-throughput device that produces libraries of advanced materials using sustainable mechanochemical approaches.

Groundbreaking ruthenium catalyst developed for scientific discovery

Researchers at the University of Manchester have developed a ruthenium catalyst with a wide range of uses.

Removing PFAS chemicals from water through electrocatalysis breakthrough

Learn how University of Rochester has pioneered an innovative electrochemical process to remove PFAS chemicals from water.

RESOLUTE: Creating a safer, more sustainable chemicals industry

Circa and the RESOLUTE project are building a first-of-its-kind 1,000-tonne biorefinery to enable the transition to a more sustainable chemicals industry.

Production of membrane proteins for drug discovery boosted by £1.8m grant

A team of academics from The University of Warwick and Aston University has secured a £1.8m grant to produce membrane proteins which will support sustainable manufacturing and drug discovery.

New carbon dioxide electroreduction system developed to reduce CO2 emissions

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a durable and highly selective carbon dioxide electroreduction system.

Chemical discovery to be accelerated with Machine Learning unit ‘RoboChem’

University of Amsterdam chemists have developed a robot with an integrated AI-driven Machine Learning Unit to accelerate chemical discovery.

Tara gum to be used as an alternative to plastic

Tara gum has the potential as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in the food and drug industries.

Machine Learning approach to accelerate new drug development

A new Machine Learning model has been developed by researchers from the University of Cambridge that has the potential to accelerate the design process for new drugs.

Solar cell material can assist electronics and self-driving cars

Researchers have realised that a solar cell material can be used as a light sensor in electronics and self-driving cars. Read more here.

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