In a world increasingly driven by the need for sustainable energy sources, recent advancements in biorefineries have unlocked the potential of commonly overlooked marine resources. A revolutionary research initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Kyoungseon Min’s team at the Gwangju Clean Energy Research Center under the Korea Institute of Energy Research, has demonstrated the feasibility of converting
Chemistry
The pursuit of synthesizing complex organic compounds has always been a cornerstone of chemical research, particularly when it involves creating specific isomers essential for biological activity. Recently, a team of chemists at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has taken a significant step forward in addressing one such challenge concerning the selective production of trisubstituted
Catalysts are essential components in the production processes of numerous everyday products, impacting sectors from automotive to agriculture. Particularly, these substances are employed to facilitate reactions efficiently, minimizing energy usage and curbing undesirable by-products. In automotive applications, for instance, catalysts are vital for purifying exhaust gases, playing a key role in reducing air pollution. Similarly,