Molecular weaving makes polymer composites stronger
Polyimide interpenetration of an amide-linked covalent organic framework improves fracture toughness.
Chemistry
Teaching Nature to Break Man-made Chemical Bonds
Researchers have crafted an enzyme capable of breaking down tough silicon-carbon bonds in siloxanes, paving the way for biodegradable solutions to persistent environmental pollutants.
A little electricity boosts common catalytic reactions
Applying a small voltage to a catalyst can increase the rates of reactions used in petrochemical processing, pharmaceutical manufacture, and many other processes.
New study sheds light on the process of amyloid fibril formation
A new study has shed light on the process by which proteins aggregate and form amyloid fibrils, which are associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
The study, published in the journal Nature Chemistry, found that the formation of amyloid fibrils is a
The end of forever chemicals
Excess electrons could help break the strong chemical bonds in products that contaminate water supplies.