By editing the polymers of discarded plastics, chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have ...

It also has a thick atmosphere, veiled by dense aerosols, that seemed impenetrable — until now. With the cutting-edge ...

Scripps Research chemists unlock the potential of ketone and ester molecules, paving the way for greener and more efficient ...

Some of the world's biggest polluters are reaping billions of dollars through a lax form of green finance, a new ...

With simple molecular tweaking, researchers have converted a common chemical waste product, triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO), ...

Scientists have long considered ketones (a fundamental chemical class) and esters (molecules formed when an acid reacts with ...

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced properties. This innovation not only offers a potential solution to the global plastic ...

Experts say limiting the release of nitrous oxide is crucial for keeping warming below the critical 1.5°C threshold of the ...

The research highlights how filter feeders alter the behavior and composition of microplastics, creating unforeseen risks.

I want to believe that new innovations and processes can help make the common ... compounds in this class. Simply put, it is environmentally friendly and safe—in fact, it is just carbon.

ORNL researchers developed a method to upcycle discarded plastics into high-value macromolecules, enhancing properties for sustainable applications.