Chemistry

Magazine articles on chemistry.

Old Articles: <Older 2091-2100 Newer>

Chemistry World April 6, 2011 Mike Brown	Mars chemistry reveals how red planet cooled The chemistry of volcanic rock on Mars offers a picture of the thermal history of the planet, according to scientists in France. The findings could provide a reference point for the evolution of other planets, they say.
Chemistry World April 4, 2011 Carol Stanier	Mighty micelles that make themselves Scientists in the US and Singapore have made self assembling micelles of cationic polymers that kill bacteria but are biodegradable - raising further hope of a nanotechnology solution to the problem of antibiotic resistance.
Chemistry World April 4, 2011 Jon Cartwright	New cream blocks nickel allergy The treatment uses nanoparticles to trap nickel on the skin of mice before it is absorbed- but there is some doubt whether it will work equally well with humans.
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Fiona Case	'Green' products don't live up to label claims According to analysis by US researchers, many such products contain surprising amounts of petroleum-derived ingredients.
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Hayley Birch	Nanoparticles help reveal hidden fingerprints A technique using gold nanoparticles in combination with antibodies has shown promising results for enhancing fingerprints that are over a week old.
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Carol Stanier	Slip-slop-slap...scent? A new smart sunscreen suggested by researchers in Thailand could simultaneously protect skin and deliver topical drugs.
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Anna Watson	From coffee shop to biodiesel source in one step Spent coffee grounds have been turned into biodiesel by researchers from Portugal and Spain, who combined two separate processes to produce the biodiesel in one step.
Chemistry World April 1, 2011 Erica Wise	DNA detection for rapid HIV diagnosis The diagnosis of HIV in developing countries could be quicker using a low cost device developed by US scientists.
Chemistry World April 2011	Waste Not, Want Not Modern devices waste a lot of energy as heat, noise and vibration. Here's a look at a new breed of energy scavenging materials that could recapture some of it.
Chemistry World April 2011	Column: In the Pipeline If you look over the whole pharmacopeia, you'll see there are a lot of compounds that got their start as natural products.
<Older 2091-2100 Newer> Return to current articles.