Chemistry

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Cleaner, greener plastics from wood

April 29, 2023

Ï㽶Ðã chemists use light to convert abundant lignin into plastic that can be continually recycled.

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Ï㽶Ðã scientists develop unprecedented catalytic approach

March 05, 2023

A team of researchers report on the new process in the journal Nature Chemistry.

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Odds and ends

September 18, 2022

A look at the eclectic collection of scientific gizmos maintained by Ï㽶Ðã chemistry prof T. Ross Kelly.

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Studying the ocean's history

December 03, 2020

A Ï㽶Ðã researcher uses deep-sea corals to unlock secrets of past rapid carbon dioxide increase.

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Inspired by nature

August 23, 2020

Boston College chemists use a multi-catalyst system to convert greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into methanol.

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Virus engineering

February 24, 2017

Ï㽶Ðã chemistry researchers engineer a tougher, more selective virus capable of attacking cancer cells.

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New catalytic strategy

January 24, 2017

Ï㽶Ðã and MIT researchers report a new, highly efficient process for anti-cancer drug discovery research.

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NSF Fellowship

May 26, 2016

Chemistry major Julia Curley '16 wins a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

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Two reactions become one

February 09, 2016

A new 'cross-coupling' reaction developed by Ï㽶Ðã chemists may offer a powerful tool for medical researchers.