Making chemistry research easy to understand with commissioned graphics. Currently on indefinite hiatus – follow @compoundchem for chemistry graphics.
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1/n Our work describing the adaptation of the CDC RT-qPCR assay for use with alternative Qiagen RNA extraction kits, as well as skipping the RNA extraction step entirely is live on bioRxiv. Pls retweet. #coronavirus #COVID19 #StayAtHome biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/…
The US EPA states that there is "insufficient evidence to conclude that glyphosate plays a role
in any human diseases" – though it is still working on screening glyphosate for potential endocrine-disrupting effects: cen.acs.org/policy/chemical-… #ChemMonthly
Trihalomethanes, produced as a byproduct of chlorination of drinking water, have been linked with bladder cancer case in Europe – though causative evidence has yet to be established: chemistryworld.com/news/wate… #ChemMonthly
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Here it is! My first collaboration with @cenmag! 🥳
Researchers at @bercpolymat used compounds derived from castor oil and black pepper to prepare a new UV-tunable bio-adhesive. 💡
The original research paper was recently published in @ACSSustainable
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Keeping your smashed avocado on toast fresher for longer – researchers have found a way of freezing avocado puree without compromising quality
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It’s Sunday, it's cold – what about some nice old #Chemistry to read with a cuppa? ☕️
New simulations by @CCEM_Group suggest the ideal water splitting catalyst could be synthesised! ⚗️
More here: chemistryworld.com/news/idea…
#chemmonthly #scicomm @TCD_Chemistry @chemistryworld
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Ever wondered what is in your tea? Research published in @EnvSciTech reveals #plastic teabags release billions of microparticles and nanoparticles into tea ow.ly/oReI50xjJ9R
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Scientists develop slippery toilet coating to stop poo sticking theguardian.com/science/2019…
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After more than two decades of research, the world finally has an approved Ebola vaccine. bit.ly/2Xayq6A
Ice crystals can only form in nanodroplets with at least 90 molecules, according to this research 👇
The phenomenon was predicted three decades ago using theoretical simulations, but this is the first time it has been experimentally observed
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ICYMI - At conditions that mimic Earth's core, Ar's noble gas properties are gone. Via @ACSEarthSpace:
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American whiskies that evaporate off a surface leave distinctive, web-like patterns that distinguish them from Scotch whisky and from each other. #ResearchHighlight go.nature.com/2PP1LSi
Here's October's edition of #ChemMonthly – featuring news on transforming single-use plastics into lubricants and copernicium's liquid behaviour: bit.ly/chemmonthlyoct19
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Omar Yaghi's team @UCBerkeley created a super thirsty MOF that harvests water in hyper arid areas like the Mojave Desert. Read more in my latest @ChemistryWorld piece, with comments by @DavidFairen. cc @UCB_Chemistry @ACSCentSci #realtimechem #chemmonthly chemistryworld.com/news/alum…
#ChemMonthly August 2019: A new form of pure carbon, and fluorescent sharks.
Links to articles & studies: bit.ly/chemmonthlyaug19
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Just when we thought diamonds made for the most impressive rings, the @IBM and @UniofOxford team revealed an pure carbon alkyne ring
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The July edition of #ChemMonthly features news on a compound that can remove skunk stench 👃 methane-minimising cattle feed 🐄 and more! bit.ly/chemmonthlyjul19
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Method removes copper from whisky waste and recycles it as a catalyst for click chemistry chemistryworld.com/news/cata…
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The team applied voltage over the CO terminated tip to add single electrons to individual molecules and measured how the force on the tip varied
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The June edition of #ChemMonthly features enzymes that can switch blood types, snail-inspired reversible glue, and potential strange bonds in Uranus: compoundchem.com/2019/07/03/…
