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American Chemical Society
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New Chalk Chemistry for Cooler Fabrics
A new cooling fabric technology using a chalk-based coating can decrease temperatures by 8°F by reflecting sunlight. This…
Are We Really Made of Stardust?
Research into how cosmic radiation interacts with ice particles suggests that prebiotic molecules, potential seeds of life on…
Identifying Poisonous Pigments in Historical Books
Researchers have identified toxic dyes in Victorian-era books, which contain harmful levels of heavy metals. These findings from…
How Long “Biodegradable” Straws Last in Ocean Waters
After 16 weeks in seawater, bioplastic straws made of foam (shown here) broke down at least twice as…
Common Household Cleaning Product Found To Release Trillions of Microplastic Fibers
Research reveals that melamine sponges, commonly used for cleaning, release over a trillion microplastic fibers globally each month…
Transforming Waste Chicken Fat into Clean Energy
In a recent study, scientists have successfully converted chicken fat into electrodes for supercapacitors, offering a sustainable alternative…
Hazards in Your Chocolate? New Study Reveals Potential Risks
Chemistry is key to chocolate’s flavor, but some molecules, like genotoxic furan-2(5H)-one, can pose health risks if present…
Chameleon Coatings for Smarter, Cooler Living Spaces
Researchers have developed a new type of electrochromic film using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that switches colors rapidly to…
Innovative Salt Battery Efficiently Harvests Osmotic Power
An improved membrane (yellow line) dramatically increased the amount of osmotic power harvested from salt gradients, like those…
Researchers Develop Simple Way To Harvest More “Blue Energy” From Waves
Researchers harvest more energy from waves by moving a liquid-solid nanogenerator’s electrode to the end of the tube…