display Latest news from American Chemical Society (ACS) on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/folded-or-cut-this-lithium-sulfur-battery-keeps-going/?sc=rsin /articles/folded-or-cut-this-lithium-sulfur-battery-keeps-going/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST Researchers reporting in ACS Energy Letters have designed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery that features an improved iron sulfide cathode. One prototype remains highly stable over 300 charge-discharge cycles, and another provides power even after being folded or cut. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/carbohydrate-polymers-could-be-a-sweet-solution-for-water-purification/?sc=rsin /articles/carbohydrate-polymers-could-be-a-sweet-solution-for-water-purification/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST Researchers in ACS Central Science report a sugar-like polymer that traps heavy metals within insoluble clumps for easy removal. In proof-of-concept tests, the polymer removed ionic cadmium and lead from river water spiked with these persistent contaminants. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/scientists-use-magnetic-nanotech-to-safely-rewarm-frozen-tissues-for-transplant/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-use-magnetic-nanotech-to-safely-rewarm-frozen-tissues-for-transplant/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST Looking to extend the viability of human tissues, researchers report in ACS' Nano Letters their efforts to facilitate completely freezing, rather than cooling and then thawing, potentially life-saving organs for transplant. They demonstrate a magnetic nanoparticle's successful rewarming of animal tissues. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/why-dinosaur-collagen-might-have-staying-power/?sc=rsin /articles/why-dinosaur-collagen-might-have-staying-power/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST Now, scientists report in ACS Central Science that the unique tenacity of collagen in dinosaur skeletons may result from a molecular structure that shields these vulnerable bonds from attack by water that's present in the environment. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/levels-of-one-forever-chemical-are-increasing-in-groundwater-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/levels-of-one-forever-chemical-are-increasing-in-groundwater-study-finds/?sc=rsin Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST Researchers in ACS' Environmental Science & Technology Letters analyzed water from over 100 wells in Denmark for one particularly persistent PFAS: trifluoroacetate. They report steadily increasing levels of the forever chemical in recent decades. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/getting-the-stink-out-of-smoke-tainted-wine/?sc=rsin /articles/getting-the-stink-out-of-smoke-tainted-wine/?sc=rsin Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:05:45 EST Wildfires can damage crops, even if flames come nowhere near the plants. One outcome can be an unpleasant flavor and smell of wine that is made from grapes exposed to smoke. But researchers report in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry that they have developed a way to lessen this smoke taint to improve the palatability of the wine. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/chalk-based-coating-creates-a-cooling-fabric/?sc=rsin /articles/chalk-based-coating-creates-a-cooling-fabric/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a cooling fabric. Now, researchers have innovated a durable chalk-based microscale coating that cools the air underneath treated fabric by up to 8 degrees Fahrenheit. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/pilot-study-uses-recycled-glass-to-grow-plants-for-salsa-ingredients/?sc=rsin /articles/pilot-study-uses-recycled-glass-to-grow-plants-for-salsa-ingredients/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Salsa ingredients, such as cilantro and jalapeno, can be cultivated on recycled glass. A pilot study found that partially replacing potting soil with glass fragments can speed up plant development and reduce unwanted fungal growth. The researchers will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/estudio-piloto-utiliza-vidrio-reciclado-para-cultivar-los-ingredientes-para-preparar-salsa/?sc=rsin /articles/estudio-piloto-utiliza-vidrio-reciclado-para-cultivar-los-ingredientes-para-preparar-salsa/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Los ingredientes de la salsa, como el cilantro y el jalapeno, se pueden cultivar en vidrio reciclado. Un estudio piloto revelo que la sustitucion parcial de la tierra con fragmentos de vidrio puede acelerar el desarrollo de la planta y reducir el crecimiento de hongos no deseado. Los investigadores presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/el-revestimiento-a-base-de-tiza-crea-un-tejido-refrigerante/?sc=rsin /articles/el-revestimiento-a-base-de-tiza-crea-un-tejido-refrigerante/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST En el calor abrasador del verano, cualquier persona que pase tiempo afuera podria beneficiarse de un tejido refrigerante. Pero ahora, los investigadores han innovado con un revestimiento de microescala a base de tiza que enfria el aire debajo del tejido tratado hasta 13 grados Celsius. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/qu-mica-extraterrestre-con-posibilidades-de-aplicaci-n-en-la-tierra/?sc=rsin /articles/qu-mica-extraterrestre-con-posibilidades-de-aplicaci-n-en-la-tierra/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Para entender mejor las moleculas prebioticas, las semillas de la vida en la Tierra y posiblemente en otros lugares, los investigadores investigaron el papel de los electrones de baja energia creados en particulas de hielo en el vacio. Presentaran sus resultados que podrian servir de base para nuevas aplicaciones en nuestro planeta hogar en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/extraterrestrial-chemistry-with-earthbound-possibilities/?sc=rsin /articles/extraterrestrial-chemistry-with-earthbound-possibilities/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST To better understand prebiotic molecules -- the seeds of life on Earth and possibly elsewhere -- researchers investigated the role of low-energy electrons on ice particles in a vacuum. They will present their results that could inform new applications on our home planet at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/expanding-a-child-s-heart-implant-with-light/?sc=rsin /articles/expanding-a-child-s-heart-implant-with-light/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Children born with certain heart defects receive a shunt implant to improve blood flow. The shunt must be replaced as their bodies grow. Researchers say a new light-reactive expandable shunt could cut the number of surgeries these children receive. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/mejora-del-acceso-a-la-detecci-n-de-la-insuficiencia-card-aca-con-saliva/?sc=rsin /articles/mejora-del-acceso-a-la-detecci-n-de-la-insuficiencia-card-aca-con-saliva/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST En el calor abrasador del verano, cualquier persona que pase tiempo afuera podria beneficiarse de un tejido refrigerante. Pero ahora, los investigadores han innovado con un revestimiento de microescala a base de tiza que enfria el aire debajo del tejido tratado hasta 13 grados Celsius. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/improving-access-to-heart-failure-screening-with-saliva/?sc=rsin /articles/improving-access-to-heart-failure-screening-with-saliva/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Heart failure is especially fatal for people without access to medical facilities. A research team aims to bring heart failure screening from the lab to the home with a biosensor that uses a drop of saliva to screen for biomarkers of the disease. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/expansi-n-con-luz-del-implante-card-aco-de-un-ni-o/?sc=rsin /articles/expansi-n-con-luz-del-implante-card-aco-de-un-ni-o/?sc=rsin Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Los ninos que nacen con ciertos defectos cardiacos se someten a un implante de shunt para mejorar el flujo sanguineo. El shunt debe cambiarse a medida que el cuerpo crece. Los investigadores informan que un nuevo shunt expandible que reacciona a la luz podria reducir el numero de cirugias a las que se someten estos ninos. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/researchers-develop-an-instant-version-of-trendy-golden-turmeric-milk/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-develop-an-instant-version-of-trendy-golden-turmeric-milk/?sc=rsin Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST "Golden" turmeric milk has become a staple of any trendy cafe. Researchers have now developed an efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version that maintains the ingredients' beneficial properties while also extending its shelf life. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/los-investigadores-desarrollan-una-versi-n-instant-nea-de-la-leche-dorada-de-moda-a-base-de-c-rcuma/?sc=rsin /articles/los-investigadores-desarrollan-una-versi-n-instant-nea-de-la-leche-dorada-de-moda-a-base-de-c-rcuma/?sc=rsin Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST La leche "dorada" de curcuma se ha convertido en un elemento esencial de cualquier cafeteria de moda. Ahora, los investigadores han desarrollado un metodo eficiente para hacer una version instantanea y vegetal que mantiene las propiedades beneficiosas de los ingredientes al tiempo que prolonga la vida util. Presentaran sus resultados en la ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/peering-into-the-mind-of-artificial-intelligence-to-make-better-antibiotics/?sc=rsin /articles/peering-into-the-mind-of-artificial-intelligence-to-make-better-antibiotics/?sc=rsin Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Artificial intelligence (AI) has exploded in popularity, but it's hard to know what's going on inside. Explainable AI (XAI) gives justification for an AI model's decisions, and now, researchers are using it to make better antibiotics. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS) /articles/evidence-stacks-up-for-poisonous-books-containing-toxic-dyes/?sc=rsin /articles/evidence-stacks-up-for-poisonous-books-containing-toxic-dyes/?sc=rsin Sun, 18 Aug 2024 05:00:00 EST Some Victorian books were dyed with toxic pigments. The latest research on these "poison books" used a technique not previously applied to books to assess a university collection, and the researchers found some volumes had possibly unsafe levels. They will present their results at ACS Fall 2024. American Chemical Society (ACS)