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The smallest known molecular knot is made of just 54 atoms

Chemists are still trying to figure out why this combination of gold, phosphorus, oxygen and carbon atoms resulted in a molecular knot in the first place.

Here’s how tardigrades go into suspended animation

A new study offers more clues about the role of oxidation in signaling transitions between alive and mostly dead in tardigrades.

Capturing methane from the air would slow global warming. Can it be done?

Removing methane from the atmosphere requires different technology from removing carbon dioxide. Scientists are taking on the challenge.

‘Most Delicious Poison’ explores how toxins rule our world

In his debut book, Noah Whiteman tours through chemistry, evolution and world history to understand toxins and how we’ve come to use them.

Light, not just heat, might spur water to evaporate

In experiments, light shining on water as much as doubled the evaporation rate expected from heat alone, hinting at a never-before-seen effect.

Salty sweat helps one desert plant stay hydrated

The Athel tamarisk excretes excess salt through its leaves. The buildup of salt crystals pulls water directly from the air, a study reports.

The development of quantum dots wins the 2023 Nobel prize in chemistry

Moungi Bawendi, Louis Brus and Alexei Ekimov split the prize for their work in creating nanoparticles whose properties depend on their size.

50 years ago, the quest for superheavy elements was just getting started

In the 1970s, scientists were on the hunt for superheavy elements. They’ve since found more than a dozen and are searching for more.

Chemists turned plastic waste into tiny bars of soap

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We mapped a massive explosion in space, showing how galaxies ‘pollute’ the cosmos

Adam B. Watts , The University of Western Australia

Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus is able to support life − my research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells there

Fabian Klenner , University of Washington

A young Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s − but an older colleague took the credit

Mark M. Lambert , Des Moines University

What’s in tattoo ink? My team’s chemical analysis found ingredients that aren’t on the label and could cause allergies

John Swierk , Binghamton University, State University of New York

What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?

Alessandra Sutti , Deakin University ; Amol Patil , Deakin University , and Maryam Naebe , Deakin University

Vinegar and baking soda: a cleaning hack or just a bunch of fizz?

Nathan Kilah , University of Tasmania

Lithium-ion batteries don’t work well in the cold − a battery researcher explains the chemistry at low temperatures

Wesley Chang , Drexel University

Fire is a chemical reaction. Here’s why Australia is supremely suited to it

Jason Dutton , La Trobe University

Run out of butter or eggs? Here’s the science behind substitute ingredients

Paulomi (Polly) Burey , University of Southern Queensland

Your unique smell can provide clues about how healthy you are

Aoife Morrin , Dublin City University

What is micellar water and how does it work?

Daniel Eldridge , Swinburne University of Technology

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Apparao Rao , Clemson University and Bingan Lu , Hunan University

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Nicholas Fitzkee , Mississippi State University

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*** Persistent Brainstem Dysfunction in Long-COVID: A Hypothesis DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00793

Interactions between SARS-CoV-2 N-Protein and -Synuclein Accelerate Amyloid Formation DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00666

Genetic Probe for Visualizing Glutamatergic Synapses and Vesicles by 3D Electron Microscopy DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.0c00643

Mechanism of Anosmia Caused by Symptoms of COVID-19 and Emerging Treatments DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00477

In Vitro and In Vivo Investigation of S1PR1 Expression in the Central Nervous System Using [3H]CS1P1 and [11C]CS1P1 DOI: 10.1021/acschemneuro.1c00492 [/expand]

ACS Earth and Space Chemistry *** Purification of Disc-Shaped Diatoms from the Southern Ocean Sediment by a Cell Sorter to Obtain an Accurate Oxygen Isotope Record DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.1c00201

Sensitive Drone Mapping of Methane Emissions without the Need for Supplementary Ground-Based Measurements DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.1c00106

Purification of Disc-Shaped Diatoms from the Southern Ocean Sediment by a Cell Sorter to Obtain an Accurate Oxygen Isotope Record DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.1c00201

Aging of Atmospheric Brown Carbon Aerosol DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.0c00346

Estimation of Skin and Ocular Damage Avoided in the United States through Implementation of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.1c00183

ACS Energy Letters *** Opportunities and Challenges of Lithium Ion Batteries in Automotive Applications DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.0c02584

Five Key Attributes of an Effective Title DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.1c00755

Is There Anything Better than Pt for HER? DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.1c00246

Enhanced Performance and Stability of 3D/2D Tin Perovskite Solar Cells Fabricated with a Sequential Solution Deposition DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.0c02305

Challenges for and Pathways toward Li-Metal-Based All-Solid-State Batteries DOI: 10.1021/acsenergylett.1c00445

ACS Engineering Au *** Postcombustion CO2 Capture: A Comparative Techno-Economic Assessment of Three Technologies Using a Solvent, an Adsorbent, and a Membrane DOI: 10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00002

Durable Polylactic Acid (PLA)-Based Sustainable Engineered Blends and Biocomposites: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Opportunities DOI: 10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00011

Postcombustion CO2 Capture: A Comparative Techno-Economic Assessment of Three Technologies Using a Solvent, an Adsorbent, and a Membrane DOI: 10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00002

Modeling Growth Kinetics of Methane Hydrate in Stirred Tank Batch Reactors DOI: 10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00012

Funding Mandates and the Launch of Nine Fully Open Access ACS Au Journals DOI: 10.1021/acsengineeringau.1c00001

ACS Environmental Au *** Measurements and Simulations of Aerosol Released while Singing and Playing Wind Instruments DOI: 10.1021/acsenvironau.1c00007

The Human Impact on All Soil-Forming Factors during the Anthropocene DOI: 10.1021/acsenvironau.1c00010

Impacts of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Municipal Solid Waste Management: Now and beyond the Pandemic DOI: 10.1021/acsenvironau.1c00005

Microplastics through the Lens of Colloid Science DOI: 10.1021/acsenvironau.1c00016

Wastewater-Based Epidemiology for Community Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2: Progress and Challenges DOI: 10.1021/acsenvironau.1c00015

ACS Environmental Science & Technology Water *** Methodological Advances to Study Contaminant Biotransformation: New Prospects for Understanding and Reducing Environmental Persistence? DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.1c00025

Electrochemical Biosensors for Detection of Pesticides and Heavy Metal Toxicants in Water: Recent Trends and Progress DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.0c00125

Welcome to ACS ES&T Water: Vision and Inspiration DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.0c00298

The Price of Really Clean Water: Combining Nanofiltration with Granular Activated Carbon and Anion Exchange Resins for the Removal of Per- And Polyfluoralkyl Substances (PFASs) in Drinking Water Production DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.0c00141

Urban Stormwater Runoff: A Major Pathway for Anthropogenic Particles, Black Rubbery Fragments, and Other Types of Microplastics to Urban Receiving Waters DOI: 10.1021/acsestwater.1c00017

ACS ES&T Engineering *** Effect of Process Variables on Food Waste Valorization via Hydrothermal Liquefaction DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.0c00115

Electrified Membranes for Water Treatment Applications DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.1c00015

Screening and Optimization of Microalgae Biomass and Plastic Material Coprocessing by Hydrothermal Liquefaction DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.1c00261

Dynamically Controlled Environment Agriculture: Integrating Machine Learning and Mechanistic and Physiological Models for Sustainable Food Cultivation DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.1c00269

Nano-enhanced Bioremediation for Oil Spills: A Review DOI: 10.1021/acsestengg.0c00217

ACS Food Science & Technology *** Sterol Ferulate Rich Wheat Bran Oil Concentrate Prevents Liver Damage in MAFLD Mouse Model by Modulating FAS and PCSK9 DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.0c00156

Isolation and Gelling Properties of Duckweed Protein Concentrate DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.1c00009

Production of Endotoxin-Free Microbial Biomass for Food Applications by Gas Fermentation of Gram-Positive H2-Oxidizing Bacteria DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.0c00129

Recent Advances in Intelligent Food Packaging Applications Using Natural Food Colorants DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.0c00039

Diospyros digyna (black sapote), an Undervalued Fruit: A Review DOI: 10.1021/acsfoodscitech.0c00103

ACS Infectious Diseases *** Proteolytic Activation of SARS-CoV-2 Spike at the S1/S2 Boundary: Potential Role of Proteases beyond Furin DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00701

Whole Cell Active Inhibitors of Mycobacterial Lipoamide Dehydrogenase Afford Selectivity over the Human Enzyme through Tight Binding Interactions DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.0c00788

Antibody Affinity Governs the Inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 Spike/ACE2 Binding in Patient Serum DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00047

The CARB-X Portfolio of Nontraditional Antibacterial Products DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00331

In Vivo Activity of Repurposed Amodiaquine as a Host-Targeting Therapy for the Treatment of Anthrax DOI: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.1c00190

ACS Macro Letters *** Synthesis and Characterization of Redox-Responsive Disulfide Cross-Linked Polymer Particles for Energy Storage Applications DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00682

Entrepreneurship in Polymer Chemistry DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00303

Three-Dimensional Printable Gelatin Hydrogels Incorporating Graphene Oxide to Enable Spontaneous Myogenic Differentiation DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00563

Light-Enabled Reversible Shape Transformation of Block Copolymer Particles DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00356

Closed-Loop Recycling of Both Resin and Fiber from High-Performance Thermoset Epoxy/Carbon Fiber Composites DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.1c00437

ACS Materials Au *** Transition Metal Chalcogenides as a Versatile and Tunable Platform for Catalytic CO2 and N2 Electroreduction DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.1c00006

Transition Metal Chalcogenides as a Versatile and Tunable Platform for Catalytic CO2 and N2 Electroreduction Open Access DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.1c00006

Structure–Processing–Property Relationships of 3D Printed Porous Polymeric Materials DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.1c00017

Roles of Graphene Oxide in Heterogeneous Photocatalysis DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.1c00022

(NH4)2AgX3 (X = Br, I): 1D Silver Halides with Broadband White Light Emission and Improved Stability DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.1c00009

ACS Materials Letters *** Two-Dimensional Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells with Enhanced Efficiency and Stability DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.1c00327

Principles of Molecular Machines at the Single-Molecule Scale DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.1c00366

CsMnBr3: Lead-Free Nanocrystals with High Photoluminescence Quantum Yield and Picosecond Radiative Lifetime DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.1c00663

Mechanochemical Synthesis and Structure of Lithium Tetrahaloaluminates, LiAlX4 (X = Cl, Br, I): A Family of Li-Ion Conducting Ternary Halides DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.1c00055

Perspective on High-Rate Alkaline Water Splitting DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.0c00536

ACS Measurement Science Au *** A Workflow to Perform Targeted Metabolomics at the Untargeted Scale on a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00007

In Situ X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy and Droplet-Based Microfluidics: An Analysis of Calcium Carbonate Precipitation DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00005

Artificial Synapse: Spatiotemporal Heterogeneities in Dopamine Electrochemistry at a Carbon Fiber Ultramicroelectrode DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00006

Novel, User-Friendly Experimental and Analysis Strategies for Fast Voltammetry: 1. The Analysis Kid for FSCV DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00003

Dual “Static and Dynamic” Fluorescence Quenching Mechanisms Based Detection of TNT via a Cationic Conjugated Polymer DOI: 10.1021/acsmeasuresciau.1c00023

ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters *** Molecular Biology Clues Portray SARS-CoV-2 as a Gain-of-Function Laboratory Manipulation of Bat CoV RaTG13 DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00274

Redefining the Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor Pharmacophore: High Potency with No Zinc Cofactor Interaction DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00074

Structure-Based Discovery of Proline-Derived Arginase Inhibitors with Improved Oral Bioavailability for Immuno-Oncology DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00195

Targeting the KRAS G12D Mutant as Potential Therapy in Cancer DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00390

Computer Prediction of pKa Values in Small Molecules and Proteins DOI: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.1c00435

ACS Nano *** State of the Art and Prospects for Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c08903

Lipid Nanoparticles—From Liposomes to mRNA Vaccine Delivery, a Landscape of Research Diversity and Advancement DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c04996

X-ray-Based Techniques to Study the Nano–Bio Interface DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c09563

Applications of Few-Layer Nb2C MXene: Narrow-Band Photodetectors and Femtosecond Mode-Locked Fiber Lasers DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c07608

Cell to Cell Signaling through Light in Artificial Cell Communities: Glowing Predator Lures Prey DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c01600

ACS Nanoscience Au *** Luciferase-Based Biosensors in the Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00009

Ligand Ratio Plays a Critical Role in the Design of Optimal Multifunctional Gold Nanoclusters for Targeted Gastric Cancer Therapy DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00008

Funding Mandates and the Launch of Nine Fully Open Access ACS Au Journals DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00004

Topogami: Topologically Linked DNA Origami DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00027

Design of Over-1000 nm Near-Infrared Fluorescent Polymeric Micellar Nanoparticles by Matching the Solubility Parameter of the Core Polymer and Dye DOI: 10.1021/acsnanoscienceau.1c00010

ACS Omega *** Identification of a New Family of Prenylated Volatile Sulfur Compounds in Cannabis Revealed by Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c04196

Toward a Large-Scale Synthesis of Molnupiravir (MK-4482, EIDD-2801) from Cytidine DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00772

Preanalytical Issues and Cycle Threshold Values in SARS-CoV-2 Real-Time RT-PCR Testing: Should Test Results Include These? DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00166

How Many CO2 Bubbles in a Glass of Beer? DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c00256

Tuning the Oxygen Content of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Effects on Its Properties DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.0c05578

ACS Organic & Inorganic Au *** Synthesis and Physicochemical Properties of 2-SF5-(Aza)Indoles, a New Family of SF5 Heterocycles DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.1c00010

Electrochemical TEMPO-Catalyzed Oxidative Ugi-Type Reaction DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.1c00003

Enabling Cyclization Strategies through Carbonyl-Ylide-Mediated Synthesis of Malonate Enol Ethers DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.1c00006

Visible-Light-Driven C–S Bond Formation Based on Electron Donor–Acceptor Excitation and Hydrogen Atom Transfer Combined System DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.1c00007

Turn-On Fluorescent Probe Based on a Dansyl Triarginine Peptide for Ganglioside Imaging DOI: 10.1021/acsorginorgau.1c00013

ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science *** Inhibition of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Replication by Hypertonic Saline Solution in Lung and Kidney Epithelial Cells DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.1c00080

Discovery of TMPRSS2 Inhibitors from Virtual Screening as a Potential Treatment of COVID-19 DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00221

Ethical Concerns about Psilocybin Intellectual Property DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00171

Predicting Reactions to Psychedelic Drugs: A Systematic Review of States and Traits Related to Acute Drug Effects DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.1c00014

SARS-CoV-2, Hypoxia, and Calcium Signaling: The Consequences and Therapeutic Options DOI: 10.1021/acsptsci.0c00219

ACS Photonics *** Violating Kirchhoff’s Law of Thermal Radiation in Semitransparent Structures DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.1c00612

Nanoscale Mapping of Recombinant Viral Proteins: From Cells to Virus-Like Particles DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.1c00299

GaAs/AlGaAs Nanowire Array Solar Cell Grown on Si with Ultrahigh Power-per-Weight Ratio DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.1c00527

Dual Nanoresonators for Ultrasensitive Chiral Detection DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.1c00311

Quantum Nanophotonics in Two-Dimensional Materials DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.0c01224

ACS Physical Chemistry Au *** Insights into the Formations of Host–Guest Complexes Based on the Benzimidazolium Based Ionic Liquids -Cyclodextrin Systems DOI: 10.1021/acsphyschemau.1c00016

Photocorrosion of WO3 Photoanodes in Different Electrolytes DOI: 10.1021/acsphyschemau.1c00004

Performing Molecular Dynamics Simulations and Computing Hydration Free Energies on the B3LYP-D3(BJ) Potential Energy Surface with Adaptive Force Matching: A Benchmark Study with Seven Alcohols and One Amine DOI: 10.1021/acsphyschemau.1c00006

Structural Water Molecules Confined in Soft and Hard Nanocavities as Bright Color Emitters DOI: 10.1021/acsphyschemau.1c00020

Funding Mandates and the Launch of Nine Fully Open Access ACS Au Journals DOI: 10.1021/acsphyschemau.1c00003

ACS Polymers Au *** Safer and Greener Polymer Demonstrations for STEM Outreach DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.1c00019

One-Pot Preparation of Methacrylate/Styrene Alternating Copolymers via Radical Copolymerization and Alcoholysis Modification: Sequence Impacts on Glass Transition Temperature DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.1c00012

Directly Probing the Fracture Behavior of Ultrathin Polymeric Films DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.1c00005

Tuning the Cloud-Point and Flocculation Temperature of Poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate)-Based Nanoparticles via a Postpolymerization Betainization Approach DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.1c00010

Machine Learning Enhanced Computational Reverse Engineering Analysis for Scattering Experiments (CREASE) to Determine Structures in Amphiphilic Polymer Solutions DOI: 10.1021/acspolymersau.1c00015

ACS Sensors *** Flow-Through Quantification of Microplastics Using Impedance Spectroscopy DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c02223

Highly Sensitive Porous PDMS-Based Capacitive Pressure Sensors Fabricated on Fabric Platform for Wearable Applications DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c02122

Detecting COVID-19 from Breath: A Game Changer for a Big Challenge DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c00312

Spatial Bias in Antibody Microarrays May Be an Underappreciated Source of Variability DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c02613

In Vivo Platelet Detection Using a Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa-Targeted Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging Probe DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.1c00124

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering *** Solar-Driven Water Splitting at 13.8% Solar-to-Hydrogen Efficiency by an Earth-Abundant Electrolyzer DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c03565

Saline Water-Based Mineralization Pathway for Gigatonne-Scale CO2 Management DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c08561

Roadmap to Biodegradable Plastics—Current State and Research Needs DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c00801

Managing Plastic Waste Sorting, Recycling, Disposal, and Product Redesign DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c05013

Converting CO2 into an Oxygenated Alkynyl Carbon Material with High Electrochemical Performance through a Mechanochemical Reaction with CaC2 DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.1c01318

ACS Synthetic Biology *** A Whole-Cell Biosensor for Point-of-Care Detection of Waterborne Bacterial Pathogens DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.0c00491

CRISPR-Cas13 System as a Promising and Versatile Tool for Cancer Diagnosis, Therapy, and Research DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.1c00107

Cell-free Directed Evolution of a Protease in Microdroplets at Ultrahigh Throughput DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.0c00538

Modular Synthetic Biology Toolkit for Filamentous Fungi DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.1c00260

Mutation Maker, An Open Source Oligo Design Platform for Protein Engineering DOI: 10.1021/acssynbio.0c00542

Analytical Chemistry *** Multiplexed CuAAC Suzuki–Miyaura Labeling for Tandem Activity-Based Chemoproteomic Profiling DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04726

Zero- to Ultralow-Field NMR Spectroscopy of Small Biomolecules DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c04738

SHydrogen–Deuterium Exchange Mass Spectrometry with Integrated Size-Exclusion Chromatography for Analysis of Complex Protein Samples DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.1c01171

Leakless, Bipolar Reference Electrodes: Fabrication, Performance, and Miniaturization DOI: 10.10.1021/acs.analchem.1c00675

Successive High-Resolution (H2O)n-GCIB and C60-SIMS Imaging Integrates Multi-Omics in Different Cell Types in Breast Cancer Tissue DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c05311

Biochemistry *** Protein Substrates Engage the Lumen of O-GlcNAc Transferase’s Tetratricopeptide Repeat Domain in Different Ways DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.0c00981

Modeling Immunity with Rosetta: Methods for Antibody and Antigen Design DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.0c00912

Site-Specific Steric Control of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Glycosylation DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.1c00279

Buffers, Especially the Good Kind DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.1c00200

Live and Let Dye DOI: 10.1021/acs.biochem.1c00299

Bioconjugate Chemistry ***

Site-Specific Conjugation Strategy for Dual Antibody–Drug Conjugates Using Aerobic Formylglycine-Generating Enzymes DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00246

A Simple and Efficient Method to Generate Dual Site-Specific Conjugation ADCs with Cysteine Residue and an Unnatural Amino Acid DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00134

Generation and Biological Evaluation of Fc Antigen Binding Fragment-Drug Conjugates as a Novel Antibody-Based DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00240

Flavin-tag: A Facile Method for Site-Specific Labeling of Proteins with a Flavin Fluorophore DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00306

Site-Specific and Stable Conjugation of the SARS-CoV-2 Receptor-Binding Domain to Liposomes in the Absence of Any Other Adjuvants Elicits Potent Neutralizing Antibodies in BALB/c Mice DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.1c00463

Biomacromolecules *** An Inverse Thermogelling Bioink Based on an ABA-Type Poly(2-oxazoline) Amphiphile DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00427

Hydrogel-Forming Algae Polysaccharides: From Seaweed to Biomedical Applications DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.0c01406

Dual pH-Responsive Macrophage-Targeted Isoniazid Glycoparticles for Intracellular Tuberculosis Therapy DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00554

Crucial Impact of Residue Chirality on the Gelation Process and Biodegradability of Thermoresponsive Polypeptide Hydrogels DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00785

Red Blood Cell Cryopreservation with Minimal Post-Thaw Lysis Enabled by a Synergistic Combination of a Cryoprotecting Polyampholyte with DMSO/Trehalose DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c01165

Chemical Research in Toxicology *** Benzophenone Accumulates over Time from the Degradation of Octocrylene in Commercial Sunscreen Products DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00461

LC–MS/MS Analysis of the Formation and Loss of DNA Adducts in Rats Exposed to Vinyl Acetate Monomer through Inhalation DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00404

Impact of e-Liquid Composition, Coil Temperature, and Puff Topography on the Aerosol Chemistry of Electronic Cigarettes DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00070

Cannabis Vaping: Existing and Emerging Modalities, Chemistry, and Pulmonary Toxicology DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.1c00290

Post-Mortem Metabolomics: A Novel Approach in Clinical Biomarker Discovery and a Potential Tool in Death Investigations DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrestox.0c00448

Chemical Reviews *** Recent Advances in Catalytic Asymmetric Construction of Atropisomers DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01306

Two-Dimensional Metal-Organic Framework Materials: Synthesis, Structures, Properties and Applications DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.0c01049

Technological Innovations in Photochemistry for Organic Synthesis: Flow Chemistry, High-Throughput Experimentation, Scale-up, and Photoelectrochemistry DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00332

Direct Photocatalyzed Hydrogen Atom Transfer (HAT) for Aliphatic C–H Bonds Elaboration DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00263

Combining Machine Learning and Computational Chemistry for Predictive Insights Into Chemical Systems DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00107

Chemistry of Materials *** My Manuscript Was “Rejected without Review” from Chemistry of Materials: A Lesson in Burying the Lede DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c03512

Style Guides and the Garlic, Shallots, and Butter of Scientific Writing DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c01612

Covalent Organic Framework-Based Electrolytes for Fast Li+ Conduction and High-Temperature Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c00978

Lowering Ternary Oxide Synthesis Temperatures by Solid-State Cometathesis Reactions DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c00700

Organic Enantiomeric Ferroelectrics with High Piezoelectric Performance: Imidazolium l- and d-Camphorsulfonate DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.1c01663

Crystal Growth & Design *** Phase Field Modelling of Morphologies Driven by Tetragonal Interfacial Energy Anisotropy DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.0c01424

Computational Screening of Chiral Organic Semiconductors: Exploring Side-Group Functionalization and Assembly to Optimize Charge Transport DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.1c00473

Advances of Nonclassical Crystallization toward Self-Purification of Precious Metal Nanoparticle Mixtures DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.1c00544

Advances in Low-Frequency Vibrational Spectroscopy and Applications in Crystal Engineering DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.1c00850

Crystals and Crystallization in Drug Delivery Design DOI: 10.1021/acs.cgd.0c01592

Energy & Fuels *** Review on Ammonia as a Potential Fuel: From Synthesis to Economics DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03685

VHigh-Voltage “Single-Crystal” Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03608

Review on Ammonia as a Potential Fuel: From Synthesis to Economics DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.0c03685

Recent Advances in Rechargeable Li–CO2 Batteries DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c00635

Phosphate Polyanion Materials as High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode: A Review DOI: 10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c01102

Environmental Science & Technology ***

DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c05207

ES&T in the 21st Century: A Data-Driven Analysis of Research Topics, Interconnections, And Trends in the Past 20 Years DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07551

Life Cycle Assessment of Direct Air Carbon Capture and Storage with Low-Carbon Energy Sources DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c03263

Deep Dive into Plastic Monomers, Additives, and Processing Aids DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.1c00976

Log Mean Divisia Index Decomposition Analysis of the Demand for Building Materials: Application to Concrete, Dwellings, and the U.K. DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.0c02387

Environmental Science & Technology Letters *** Fluorinated Compounds in North American Cosmetics DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.1c00240

Letters Cannabis and the Environment: What Science Tells Us and What We Still Need to Know DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00844

Exhaled CO2 as a COVID-19 Infection Risk Proxy for Different Indoor Environments and Activities DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.1c00183

Respiratory Aerosol Emissions from Vocalization: Age and Sex Differences Are Explained by Volume and Exhaled CO2 DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.1c00760

Community Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 by Surfaces: Risks and Risk Reduction Strategies DOI: 10.1021/acs.estlett.0c00966

Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research *** Industrial Requirements for Thermodynamic and Transport Properties: 2020 DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05356

Process Systems Engineering Perspective on the Design of Materials and Molecules DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05399

Methane Pyrolysis for Zero-Emission Hydrogen Production: A Potential Bridge Technology from Fossil Fuels to a Renewable and Sustainable Hydrogen Economy DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01679

Wax Recovery from the Pyrolysis of Virgin and Waste Plastics DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.1c01176

Identification of Known and Novel Monomers for Poly(hydroxyurethanes) from Biobased Materials DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c06351

Inorganic Chemistry *** Optical and Infrared Spectroelectrochemical Studies of CN-Substituted Bipyridyl Complexes of Ruthenium(II) DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.0c03579

Complexation of Lanthanides and Heavy Actinides with Aqueous Sulfur-Donating Ligands DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00257

Revisiting the Electronic Structure of Cobalt Porphyrin Nitrene and Carbene Radicals with NEVPT2-CASSCF Calculations: Doublet versus Quartet Ground States DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00910

Tuning the Electronic Structure of Atomically Precise Sn/Co/Se Nanoclusters via Redox Matching of Tin(IV) Surface Sites DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c00313

Iridium-Triggered Allylcarbamate Uncaging in Living Cells DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.1c01790

JACS Au *** Catalytic Hydrogenation of Polyurethanes to Base Chemicals: From Model Systems to Commercial and End-of-Life Polyurethane Materials DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00050

Alcohol-Assisted Hydrogenation of Carbon Monoxide to Methanol Using Molecular Manganese Catalysts DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.0c00091

Deep Learning Optical Spectroscopy Based on Experimental Database: Potential Applications to Molecular Design DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00035

Thiol-Mediated Uptake DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00128

Luminescent First-Row Transition Metal Complexes DOI: 10.1021/jacsau.1c00353

Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry ***

https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.jafc.1c03897

Dysregulation of ClpP by Small-Molecule Activators Used Against Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae Infections DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c01470

Unraveling the Ergot Alkaloid and Indole Diterpenoid Metabolome in the Claviceps purpurea Species Complex Using LC–HRMS/MS Diagnostic Fragmentation Filtering DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c01973

Phytochemical Flavone Confers Broad-Spectrum Tolerance to Insecticides in Spodoptera litura by Activating ROS/CncC-Mediated Xenobiotic Detoxification Pathways DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c02695

Enhanced Extracellular Production of IsPETase in Escherichia coli via Engineering of the pelB Signal Peptide DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c07469

Effect of the Stereoselectivity of para-Menthane-3,8-diol Isomers on Repulsion toward Aedes albopictus DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c03897

Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data *** Effect of Water Content on Thermodynamic Properties of Compressed Hydrogen DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.1c00020

Diffusivities in Binary Mixtures of n-Hexane or 1-Hexanol with Dissolved CH4, Ne, Kr, R143a, SF6, or R236fa Close to Infinite Dilution DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.1c00084

Engineering Model for Predicting the Intradiffusion Coefficients of Hydrogen and Oxygen in Vapor, Liquid, and Supercritical Water based on Molecular Dynamics Simulations DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.1c00300

Effect of Water Content on Thermodynamic Properties of Compressed Hydrogen DOI: 10.1021/acs.jced.1c00020

Journal of Chemical Education *** Students’ Procedure When Solving Problem Tasks Based on the Periodic Table: An Eye-Tracking Study DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00167

Decolonizing the Undergraduate Chemistry Curriculum: An Account of How to Start DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00397

Fabricating a Low-Cost Raman Spectrometer to Introduce Students to Spectroscopy Basics and Applied Instrument Design DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.0c01028

Backward Design of Chemistry Laboratories: A Primer DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00443

LAB Theory, HLAB Pedagogy, and Review of Laboratory Learning in Chemistry during the COVID-19 Pandemic DOI: 10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00457

Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling *** AutoDock Vina 1.2.0: New Docking Methods, Expanded Force Field, and Python Bindings DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c00203

Call for Papers for the Special Issue: From Reaction Informatics to Chemical Space DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c00321

Wrapping Up Viruses at Multiscale Resolution: Optimizing PACKMOL and SIRAH Execution for Simulating the Zika Virus DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.0c01205

Benchmarking the Ability of Common Docking Programs to Correctly Reproduce and Score Binding Modes in SARS-CoV-2 Protease Mpro DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c00263

True Accuracy of Fast Scoring Functions to Predict High-Throughput Screening Data from Docking Poses: The Simpler the Better DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.1c00292

Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation *** TorchMD: A Deep Learning Framework for Molecular Simulations DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.0c01343

Machine Learning in QM/MM Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Condensed-Phase Systems DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.0c01112

Structure, Dynamics, Receptor Binding, and Antibody Binding of the Fully Glycosylated Full-Length SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein in a Viral Membrane DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.1c00536

Force Field Optimization Guided by Small Molecule Crystal Lattice Data Enables Consistent Sub-Angstrom Protein–Ligand Docking DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.0c01184

Tinker-HP: Accelerating Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Large Complex Systems with Advanced Point Dipole Polarizable Force Fields Using GPUs and Multi-GPU Systems DOI: 10.1021/acs.jctc.0c01164

Journal of Medicinal Chemistry *** Small Molecule Kinase Inhibitor Drugs (1995–2021): Medical Indication, Pharmacology, and Synthesis DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c00963

Discovery of AG-270, a First-in-Class Oral MAT2A Inhibitor for the Treatment of Tumors with Homozygous MTAP Deletion DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c01895

Lessons in Drug Design DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c00975

A Decade of FDA-Approved Drugs (2010–2019): Trends and Future Directions DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.0c01516

Identification of MRTX1133, a Noncovalent, Potent, and Selective KRASG12D Inhibitor DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.1c01688

Journal of Natural Products *** Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Activity of Andrographis paniculata Extract and Its Major Component Andrographolide in Human Lung Epithelial Cells and Cytotoxicity Evaluation in Major Organ Cell Representatives

DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01324

Professor A. Douglas Kinghorn. A Lifetime Career Dedicated to Outstanding Service to Natural Product Sciences DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01371

9-cis-Tetrahydrocannabinol: Natural Occurrence, Chirality, and Pharmacology DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c00513

Freshwater Fungi as a Source of Chemical Diversity: A Review DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.0c01340

Rufomycins or Ilamycins: Naming Clarifications and Definitive Structural Assignments DOI: 10.1021/acs.jnatprod.1c00198

Journal of Proteome Research *** Does Data-Independent Acquisition Data Contain Hidden Gems? A Case Study Related to Alzheimer’s Disease DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00558

NMR Spectroscopic Windows on the Systemic Effects of SARS-CoV-2 Infection on Plasma Lipoproteins and Metabolites in Relation to Circulating Cytokines DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00876

Mass Spectrometry-Based De Novo Sequencing of Monoclonal Antibodies Using Multiple Proteases and a Dual Fragmentation Scheme DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00169

Surveying the Vampire Bat (Desmodus rotundus) Serum Proteome: A Resource for Identifying Immunological Proteins and Detecting Pathogens DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.0c00995

Characterization of Citrullination Sites in Neutrophils and Mast Cells Activated by Ionomycin via Integration of Mass Spectrometry and Machine Learning DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.1c00028

Journal of the American Chemical Society *** Stereoselective Synthesis of Cyclobutanes by Contraction of Pyrrolidines DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c10175

Capturing the Moment of Emergence of Crystal Nucleus from Disorder DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c12100

Trifluoromethyl Thianthrenium Triflate: A Readily Available Trifluoromethylating Reagent with Formal CF3+, CF3•, and CF3– Reactivity DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c02606

Development of Antibody-Based PROTACs for the Degradation of the Cell-Surface Immune Checkpoint Protein PD-L1 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.0c10008

The Open Reaction Database DOI: 10.1021/jacs.1c09820

Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry *** Spatially Resolved Mass Spectrometry at the Single Cell: Recent Innovations in Proteomics and Metabolomics DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00439

The Time Has Come for Quantitative Protein Mass Spectrometry Tests That Target Unmet Clinical Needs DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00415

Liquid Chromatography–Electron Capture Negative Ionization–Tandem Mass Spectrometry Detection of Pesticides in a Commercial Formulation DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00379

Highly Multiplexed Immunohistochemical MALDI-MS Imaging of Biomarkers in Tissues DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00473

Ion Imaging of Native Protein Complexes Using Orthogonal Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry and a Timepix Detector DOI: 10.1021/jasms.0c00412

Langmuir *** Droplet-Based Membranous Soft Materials DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c03289

Liquid Crystals in Curved Confined Geometries: Microfluidics Bring New Capabilities for Photonic Applications and Beyond DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00256

Benchmarking Cellulose Nanocrystals Part II: New Industrially Produced Materials DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c00550

Impact of Geometrical Disorder on Phase Equilibria of Fluids and Solids Confined in Mesoporous Materials DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c03047

Exploiting Additives for Directing the Adsorption and Organization of Colloid Particles at Fluid Interfaces DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c01029

Macromolecules *** Controlled Ring-Opening Polymerization of Macrocyclic Monomers Based on the Quinone Methide Elimination Cascade Reaction DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00872

Diversity of Synthetic Approaches to Functionalized Perfluoropolyalkylether Polymers DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c01599

Ion Correlations and Their Impact on Transport in Polymer-Based Electrolytes DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c02545

Dienes Polymerization: Where We Are and What Lies Ahead DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.1c00004

Deuteration and Polymers: Rich History with Great Potential DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c02284

Molecular Pharmaceutics *** COVID-19 Transmission, Current Treatment, and Future Therapeutic Strategies DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.0c00608

Nanomedicines Beyond Cancer DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00022

Amorphous Drug Solubility and Maximum Free Drug Concentrations in Cyclodextrin Solutions: A Quantitative Study Using NMR Diffusometry DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00311

Mechanistic Model for the Prediction of Small-Molecule Vitreal Clearance Combining Diffusion-Limited and Permeability-Limited Clearance DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00236

Characterizing Cutaneous Drug Delivery Using Open-Flow Microperfusion and Mass Spectrometry Imaging DOI: 10.1021/acs.molpharmaceut.1c00285

Nano Letters *** Electrochromic Inorganic Nanostructures with High Chromaticity and Superior Brightness DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00904

Nanoscale Probing of Image-Potential States and Electron Transfer Doping in Borophene Polymorphs DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04869

Atomic Point Contact Raman Spectroscopy of a Si(111)-7 × 7 Surface DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c00998

A New Perspective and Design Principle for Halide Perovskites: Ionic Octahedron Network (ION) DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.1c01897

Metal–Organic Frameworks Derived Functional Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion: A Mini Review DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.0c04898

Organic Letters *** Coupling Photocatalysis and Substitution Chemistry to Expand and Normalize Redox-Active Halides DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c00173

Aldehyde to Ketone Homologation Enabled by Improved Access to Thioalkyl Phosphonium Salts DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01189

Pd-Catalyzed Asymmetric Acyl-Carbamoylation of an Alkene to Construct an -Quaternary Chiral Cycloketone DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c02093

Total Synthesis of ent-Plagiochianin B DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.0c04219

Selective C–H Iodination of (Hetero)arenes DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c01530

Organic Process Research & Development *** Synthesis of Rovafovir Etalafenamide (Part I): Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Process Development, Scale-Up, and Impurity Control Strategy DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.1c00059

API Continuous Cooling and Antisolvent Crystallization for Kinetic Impurity Rejection in cGMP Manufacturing DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.0c00345

Integrated Continuous Pharmaceutical Technologies—A Review DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.0c00504

Complexation of Polyethyleneglycol Containing Small Molecules with Magnesium Chloride as a Purification and Isolation Strategy DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.1c00174

High-Throughput Electrochemistry: State of the Art, Challenges, and Perspective DOI: 10.1021/acs.oprd.1c00167

Organometallics *** A Tutorial on Selectivity Determination in C(sp2)–H Oxidative Addition of Arenes by Transition Metal Complexes DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.1c00030

Synthesis of NHC-Iridium(III) Complexes Based on N-Iminoimidazolium Ylides and Their Use for the Amine Alkylation by Borrowing Hydrogen Catalysis DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.0c00726

The Effect of Added Ligands on the Reactions of [Ni(COD)(dppf)] with Alkyl Halides: Halide Abstraction May Be Reversible DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.1c00280

Terminal Mo Carbide and Carbyne Reactivity: H2 Cleavage, B–C Bond Activation, and C–C Coupling DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.1c00336

Functionalization of RhIII–Me Bonds: Use of “Capping Arene” Ligands to Facilitate Me–X Reductive Elimination DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.1c00223 [/expand]

The Journal of Organic Chemistry *** An Organic Chemist’s Guide to N-Nitrosamines: Their Structure, Reactivity, and Role as Contaminants DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c02774

Rapid Estimation of T1 for Quantitative NMR DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01007

“How Should I Think about Voltage? What Is Overpotential?”: Establishing an Organic Chemistry Intuition for Electrochemistry DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01520

Isomerization and Fragmentation Reactions on the [C2SH4] Potential Energy Surface: The Metastable Thione S-Methylide Isomer DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.0c02835

“How Should I Think about Voltage? What Is Overpotential?”: Establishing an Organic Chemistry Intuition for Electrochemistry DOI: 10.1021/acs.joc.1c01520 [/expand]

The Journal of Physical Chemistry A *** Photoelectron Spectra of Gd2O2– and Nonmonotonic Photon-Energy-Dependent Variations in Populations of Close-Lying Neutral States DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.0c11002

Aromatics and Cyclic Molecules in Molecular Clouds: A New Dimension of Interstellar Organic Chemistry DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c00129

Proton Transfer in a Bare Superacid–Amine Complex: A Microwave and Computational Study of Trimethylammonium Triflate DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c03345

Toward a Generalized Hückel Rule: The Electronic Structure of Carbon Nanocones DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpca.1c06402

The Journal of Physical Chemistry B *** Introducing Memory in Coarse-Grained Molecular Simulations DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c01120

Molecular Properties and Chemical Transformations Near Interfaces DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c06073

A Cuban Campesino in Chemistry’s Academic Court DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.1c07900

Effect of Buffer on Protein Stability in Aqueous Solutions: A Simple Protein Aggregation Model DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.0c10339

Quantum Simulations of Hydrogen Bonding Effects in Glycerol Carbonate Electrolyte Solutions DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcb.0c10942

The Journal of Physical Chemistry C *** 2D Electronic Spectroscopic Techniques for Quantum Technology Applications DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c02693

Experimental and Theoretical Study of the Electronic Structures of Lanthanide Indium Perovskites LnInO3 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.0c11592

Interfaces and Interfacial Carrier Dynamics in Perovskitesa DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c01849

Effects of the Wettability of a Probing Tip on the Hydration Layer Imaged in Atomic Force Microscopy DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpcc.1c02022

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New research from the group of MIT Professor Brett McGuire has revealed the presence of a previously unknown molecule in space. The team's open-access paper, “ Rotational Spectrum and First Interstellar Detection of 2-Methoxyethanol Using ALMA Observations of NGC 6334I ,” appears in April 12 issue of The Astrophysical Journal Letters .

Zachary T.P. Fried , a graduate student in the McGuire group and the lead author of the publication, worked to assemble a puzzle comprised of pieces collected from across the globe, extending beyond MIT to France, Florida, Virginia, and Copenhagen, to achieve this exciting discovery. 

“Our group tries to understand what molecules are present in regions of space where stars and solar systems will eventually take shape,” explains Fried. “This allows us to piece together how chemistry evolves alongside the process of star and planet formation. We do this by looking at the rotational spectra of molecules, the unique patterns of light they give off as they tumble end-over-end in space. These patterns are fingerprints (barcodes) for molecules. To detect new molecules in space, we first must have an idea of what molecule we want to look for, then we can record its spectrum in the lab here on Earth, and then finally we look for that spectrum in space using telescopes.”

Searching for molecules in space

The McGuire Group has recently begun to utilize machine learning to suggest good target molecules to search for. In 2023, one of these machine learning models suggested the researchers target a molecule known as 2-methoxyethanol. 

“There are a number of 'methoxy' molecules in space, like dimethyl ether, methoxymethanol, ethyl methyl ether, and methyl formate, but 2-methoxyethanol would be the largest and most complex ever seen,” says Fried. To detect this molecule using radiotelescope observations, the group first needed to measure and analyze its rotational spectrum on Earth. The researchers combined experiments from the University of Lille (Lille, France), the New College of Florida (Sarasota, Florida), and the McGuire lab at MIT to measure this spectrum over a broadband region of frequencies ranging from the microwave to sub-millimeter wave regimes (approximately 8 to 500 gigahertz). 

The data gleaned from these measurements permitted a search for the molecule using Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) observations toward two separate star-forming regions: NGC 6334I and IRAS 16293-2422B. Members of the McGuire group analyzed these telescope observations alongside researchers at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (Charlottesville, Virginia) and the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. 

“Ultimately, we observed 25 rotational lines of 2-methoxyethanol that lined up with the molecular signal observed toward NGC 6334I (the barcode matched!), thus resulting in a secure detection of 2-methoxyethanol in this source,” says Fried. “This allowed us to then derive physical parameters of the molecule toward NGC 6334I, such as its abundance and excitation temperature. It also enabled an investigation of the possible chemical formation pathways from known interstellar precursors.”

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Molecular discoveries like this one help the researchers to better understand the development of molecular complexity in space during the star formation process. 2-methoxyethanol, which contains 13 atoms, is quite large for interstellar standards — as of 2021, only six species larger than 13 atoms were detected outside the solar system , many by McGuire’s group, and all of them existing as ringed structures.  

“Continued observations of large molecules and subsequent derivations of their abundances allows us to advance our knowledge of how efficiently large molecules can form and by which specific reactions they may be produced,” says Fried. “Additionally, since we detected this molecule in NGC 6334I but not in IRAS 16293-2422B, we were presented with a unique opportunity to look into how the differing physical conditions of these two sources may be affecting the chemistry that can occur.”

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Top 50 Chemistry and Materials Sciences Articles

We are pleased to share with you the 50 most read Nature Communications  articles* in chemistry and materials sciences published in 2019. Featuring authors from around the world, these papers highlight valuable research from an international community.

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Overall electrochemical splitting of water at the heterogeneous interface of nickel and iron oxide

Ni–Fe based compound are known as active electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution reaction, but not a good choice for the other half-reaction of water-splitting. Here the authors report a unique interface between Ni and γ-Fe 2 O 3 that efficiently catalyzes the cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction.

• Bryan H. R. Suryanto

Platinum–copper single atom alloy catalysts with high performance towards glycerol hydrogenolysis

Selective hydrogenolysis of biomass glycerol to propanediol is a promising route for the production of high-value chemicals but remains a challenge. Here, the authors find a PtCu single atom alloy catalyst exhibits remarkably boosted performance with a turnover frequency value of 2.6 × 10 3 mol glycerol ·mol PtCu–SAA −1 ·h −1 .

• Guoqing Cui

Room temperature CO 2 reduction to solid carbon species on liquid metals featuring atomically thin ceria interfaces

While CO 2 reduction proves an appealing means to convert greenhouse emissions to high-value products, there are few materials capable of such a conversion. Here, the authors demonstrate a liquid-metal electrocatalyst to convert CO 2 directly into solid carbon that can be used as capacitor electrodes.

• Dorna Esrafilzadeh
• Ali Zavabeti
• Kourosh Kalantar-Zadeh

Hydroxide promotes carbon dioxide electroreduction to ethanol on copper via tuning of adsorbed hydrogen

Producing ethanol from carbon dioxide, water, and renewable electricity offers a route to sustainable energy. Here, the authors enhance electrocatalytic activity for carbon dioxide reduction by tuning adsorbed hydrogen in a class of copper catalysts with oxide- and hydroxide-modified surfaces.

• Mingchuan Luo
• Edward H. Sargent

Unifying machine learning and quantum chemistry with a deep neural network for molecular wavefunctions

Machine learning models can accurately predict atomistic chemical properties but do not provide access to the molecular electronic structure. Here the authors use a deep learning approach to predict the quantum mechanical wavefunction at high efficiency from which other ground-state properties can be derived.

• K. T. Schütt
• M. Gastegger
• R. J. Maurer

A metal–peptide capsule by multiple ring threading

Constructing molecular cages from entangled molecules is a complex task requiring precise topological control. Here, the authors thread together six metal-peptide rings into a giant cubic molecular capsule with a defined cavity and 24 crossover points.

• Tomohisa Sawada
• Yuuki Inomata
• Makoto Fujita

CO 2 hydrogenation to high-value products via heterogeneous catalysis

Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) capture and conversion provide an alternative approach to synthesis of useful fuels and chemicals. Here, Ye et al. give a comprehensive perspective on the current state of the art and outlook of CO 2 catalytic hydrogenation to the synthesis of light olefins, dimethyl ether, liquid fuels, and alcohols.

• Run-Ping Ye
• Yuan-Gen Yao

Palladium-catalyzed Suzuki-Miyaura coupling of thioureas or thioamides

Alternative carbene precursors for metal-catalyzed cross coupling may expand the portfolio of methods for C-C bond construction. Here, the authors report a Suzuki−Miyaura coupling of Pd−carbene complexes formed by desulfurization of thioureas or thioamides and affording a broad array of amidinium salts and diaryl ketones.

• Qiuling Song

Simultaneous production of fresh water and electricity via multistage solar photovoltaic membrane distillation

The increasing demand for energy and clean water has become a grand global challenge. Here the authors develop a membrane-distillation device that exploits sunlight and the heat dissipated by an integrated solar cell unit, enabling simultaneous efficient production of electricity and drinkable water.

• Wenbin Wang

RETRACTED ARTICLE: Colloidal silver diphosphide (AgP 2 ) nanocrystals as low overpotential catalysts for CO 2 reduction to tunable syngas

Conversion of CO 2 into value-added chemicals by use of renewable energy is promising to achieve a carbon-neutral energy cycle. Here, the authors show that AgP 2 is a stable, selective and efficient syngas catalyst for solar-to-fuel conversion with a 3-fold lower overpotential compared to the benchmark Ag catalyst.

• Scott M. Geyer

Colloidal quantum dot molecules manifesting quantum coupling at room temperature

In analogy to the coupling of atoms into molecules, the authors fuse colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals into quantum dot dimers. These nanocrystal ‘molecules’ exhibit significant quantum coupling effects, making them promising for applications in devices and potential quantum technologies.

• Yossef E. Panfil

Universal scaling relations for the rational design of molecular water oxidation catalysts with near-zero overpotential

While water electrolysis affords hydrogen as a carbon-neutral fuel, the oxygen evolution half-reaction limits overall performances. Here, authors examine molecular catalysts and their water oxidation mechanisms via computational methods.

• Michael John Craig
• Gabriel Coulter
• Max García-Melchor

Plasmonic photosynthesis of C 1 –C 3 hydrocarbons from carbon dioxide assisted by an ionic liquid

While light-driven conversion of CO 2 and H 2 O directly into fuels affords an attractive means to store sunlight in chemical bonds, few systems produce high-value hydrocarbons. Here, authors show gold nanoparticles to reduce CO 2 to multi-carbon products using visible light, ionic liquids, and H 2 O.

• Prashant K. Jain

Non-noble metal-nitride based electrocatalysts for high-performance alkaline seawater electrolysis

Seawater electrolysis is a promising approach to produce hydrogen fuel and is also of great significance to seawater desalination. Here, the authors prepare 3D core-shell metal-nitride catalysts from earth-abundant elements for high-performance alkaline seawater electrolysis.

• Zhifeng Ren

The rapid electrochemical activation of MoTe 2 for the hydrogen evolution reaction

The performance of electrocatalysts for the renewable production of hydrogen is currently limited due to the difficulty of materials design. We show that tailoring the electronic structure under applied reductive bias is key to optimal electrocatalytic performance of a 2D chalcogenide material.

• Jessica C. McGlynn
• Torben Dankwort
• Alexey Y. Ganin

An ultrathin ionomer interphase for high efficiency lithium anode in carbonate based electrolyte

The authors here report an ultrathin ionomer membrane as an artificial solid-electrolyte interphase filter that minimizes parasitic reactions and enables stable dendrite-free lithium plating-stripping cycles in a carbonate-based electrolyte. The protected anodes exhibit outstanding coulombic efficiencies at room and elevated (50 °C) temperatures.

• Yu-Ting Weng
• Hao-Wen Liu

Photoresponsive spiro-polymers generated in situ by C–H-activated polyspiroannulation

Photoresponsive polymers are receiving great attention due to the increasing demands on smart optical and biological materials. Here, the authors report a C–H-activated polyspiroannulation route to in situ generate photoresponsive spiro-polymers with potential applications in photopatterning and silicon photonics techniques.

• Zhanshi Yao
• Ben Zhong Tang

Carbon dioxide capture and efficient fixation in a dynamic porous coordination polymer

Porous coordination polymers that possess structural flexibility show great promise for gas adsorption and catalysis. Here the authors synthesize a dynamic porous coordination polymer with rotating ligands that permit effective CO 2 trapping, and demonstrate subsequent CO 2 cycloaddition to epoxides.

• Susumu Kitagawa

Sustainable polycarbonate adhesives for dry and aqueous conditions with thermoresponsive properties

Adhesives are ubiquitous in commodity products, however it it essential that their synthesis and degradation be sustainable without compromising their performance. Here, the authors report a library of adhesives based on environmentally benign building blocks that perform in both dry and wet environments.

• Anjeza Beharaj
• Ethan Z. McCaslin
• Mark W. Grinstaff

Decoupling of mechanical properties and ionic conductivity in supramolecular lithium ion conductors

Typically, ion conducting polymers exhibit a trade-off between mechanical robustness and ionic conducting performance. Here, the authors utilize supramolecular chemistry obtaining extremely tough electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and enabling stretchable lithium-ion batteries.

• David G. Mackanic

Ultrastable Au nanoparticles on titania through an encapsulation strategy under oxidative atmosphere

Sintering-resistant Au nanoparticles are highly desirable due to their low Tammann temperature. Here, the authors report an ultrastable titania-supported Au nanocatalyst through an encapsulation strategy under oxidative atmosphere.

• Shaofeng Liu

Unsupervised discovery of solid-state lithium ion conductors

Predictions of new solid-state Li-ion conductors are challenging due to the diverse chemistries and compositions involved. Here the authors combine unsupervised learning techniques and molecular dynamics simulations to discover new compounds with high Li-ion conductivity.

• Xingfeng He

Reactivity mapping of nanoscale defect chemistry under electrochemical reaction conditions

Identifying reacting species locally with nanometer precision is a major challenge in electrochemical surface science. Using operando Raman nanoscopy, authors image the reversible, concurrent formation of nanometer-spatially separated Au 2 O 3 and Au 2 O species during Au nanodefect oxidation.

• Jonas H. K. Pfisterer
• Masoud Baghernejad
• Katrin F. Domke

Single-atom cobalt array bound to distorted 1T MoS 2 with ensemble effect for hydrogen evolution catalysis

While single-atom catalysis offers an efficient materials usage, the ambiguous interactions with supports poses a difficulty in understanding catalytic performances. Here, authors show an ensemble effect via synergy of Co adatoms and the S of MoS 2 supports to boost hydrogen evolution activities.

• Xiaoqiang Cui

Design principles of ion selective nanostructured membranes for the extraction of lithium ions

Lithium is in increasing demand for energy storage and is abundant in seawater, but its extraction is challenging due to coexistence with similar ions. Here the authors review recent advances in lithium separation strategies, focusing on the development of nanochannel and nanopore based membranes.

• Amir Razmjou
• Mohsen Asadnia

Amorphization activated ruthenium-tellurium nanorods for efficient water splitting

Elctrochemical water splitting is of vital significance for energy conversion and storage. Here the authors show an electrocatalyst based on amorphous ruthenium-tellurium porous nanorods which exhibit significantly improved OER performance than its crystalline counterparts

• Xiaoqing Huang

Multifunctional flexible membranes from sponge-like porous carbon nanofibers with high conductivity

Conductive porous carbons are promising for a variety of applications, but simultaneously tuning porosity and conductivity is challenging. Here, the authors develop a green method to fabricate flexible boron-nitrogen-fluorine triply doped carbon nanofibers with high porosity and conductivity.

• Jianhua Yan

Guanidinocalix[5]arene for sensitive fluorescence detection and magnetic removal of perfluorinated pollutants

Design of materials which allow for simultaneous detection and removal of water pollutants is challenging. Here the authors develop a guanidinocalix[5]arene that selectively binds perfluorinated alkyl substances and allows for fluorescence detection as well as removal of the pollutants in contaminated water.

• Dong-Sheng Guo

Artificial spider silk from ion-doped and twisted core-sheath hydrogel fibres

Different models are believed to be the reason for the superior mechanical properties of spider silk. Here, the authors prepare artificial spider silk by water-evaporation-induced self-assembly of a hydrogel fibre made from polyacrylic acid and silica nanoparticles.

• Yuanyuan Dou
• Zhen-Pei Wang
• Zunfeng Liu

Photo-accelerated fast charging of lithium-ion batteries

Here the authors show that illumination of a lithium manganese oxide cathode can induce efficient charge-separation and electron transfer processes, thus giving rise to a new type of fast lithium-ion battery charging.

• Márton Vörös
• Christopher S. Johnson

Efficient upgrading of CO to C 3 fuel using asymmetric C-C coupling active sites

Catalysts for CO electroreduction have focused on Cu, and their main products have been C 2 chemicals. Here authors use the concept of asymmetric active sites to develop a class of doped Cu catalysts for C-C coupling, delivering record selectivity to n -propanol.

Copper-catalyzed enantioselective Sonogashira-type oxidative cross-coupling of unactivated C( sp 3 )−H bonds with alkynes

Enantioselective oxidative cross-coupling of unactivated C( sp 3 )−H bonds and terminal alkynes is challenging. Here, the authors developed a copper/cinchona alkaloid catalyst for the asymmetric Sonogashira-type alkynylation of C( sp 3 )-H bonds via radical intermediates.

• Zhen-Hua Zhang
• Xiao-Yang Dong
• Xin-Yuan Liu

Functionalized azetidines via visible light-enabled aza Paternò-Büchi reactions

The Aza Paternò-Büchi reaction is arguably among the most direct approaches to functionalized azetidines, which are common medicinal scaffolds. Here, the authors report a mild and selective visible light-enabled intramolecular aza Paternò-Büchi reaction yielding bicyclic azetidines in high yields and diastereoselectivity.

• Marc R. Becker
• Alistair D. Richardson
• Corinna S. Schindler

Multistaged discharge constructing heterostructure with enhanced solid-solution behavior for long-life lithium-oxygen batteries

Li–O 2 batteries suffer from poor charge transport in the insulating discharge products. Here the authors tackle the issue by pre-depositing a K 2 CO 3 layer and then using this to grow Li 2 O 2 film on top, enabling enhanced electronic conduction properties and improved overall performance.

• Jie-Sheng Chen

3D designed and printed chemical generators for on demand reagent synthesis

Synthetic labs rely on a vast number of chemicals, which are often unstable with time and affected by price fluctuations. Here, the authors report ad hoc developed cartridge reactionware for the synthesis of four different targets in a time- and cost-saving manner.

• Sergey S. Zalesskiy
• Philip J. Kitson
• Leroy Cronin

An umpolung strategy to react catalytic enols with nucleophiles

Nucleophiles cannot be directly reacted with enolates due to polarity mismatching. Here, the authors developed an umpolung strategy for the selective synthesis of α-alkoxy carbonyl compounds by reaction of iridium enolates with nucleophilic alcohols promoted by an iodine(III) reagent.

• Amparo Sanz-Marco
• Samuel Martinez-Erro
• Belén Martín-Matute

Homogeneous cobalt-catalyzed reductive amination for synthesis of functionalized primary amines

Despite their higher abundance, 3d metal-based catalysts are less investigated than their precious metal counterparts. Here, the authors report a cobalt-triphos complex as molecularly-defined non-noble metal catalyst for the reductive amination of carbonyl compounds with gaseous ammonia and hydrogen.

• Kathiravan Murugesan
• Zhihong Wei
• Rajenahally V. Jagadeesh

Missing-linker metal-organic frameworks for oxygen evolution reaction

While water splitting electrocatalysis provides a means to store electrical energy as fuel, the water oxidation catalysts typically show low performances. Here, authors employ metal-organic frameworks with missing-linkers as highly active oxygen evolution electrocatalysts.

• Guangqin Li

Understanding carbon dioxide activation and carbon–carbon coupling over nickel

Carbon dioxide is a desired feedstock for platform molecules, such as carbon monoxide and higher hydrocarbons, but needs improved catalysts. Here, the authors use a combined theoretical and experimental approach to tune the activity and selectivity of CO 2 conversion over nickel towards desired products.

• Charlotte Vogt
• Matteo Monai
• Bert M. Weckhuysen

Atomically dispersed nickel as coke-resistant active sites for methane dry reforming

While dry reforming of methane, the reaction of CH 4 and CO 2 to create CO and H 2 , is a promising reaction for industry, coke buildup often deactivates catalysts and limits commercialization. Here, authors report single-atom nickel on Ce-doped hydroxyapatite as a coke-resistant catalyst.

• Mohcin Akri

Structural insights into the formation and voltage degradation of lithium- and manganese-rich layered oxides

The authors here look into the phase transitions in Li-/Mn-rich layered cathode materials during synthesis and cycling. It is revealed that the Li-rich layered structure tends to transform to a Li-poor spinel phase via an intermediate Li-containing rock salt phase, with release of lithium/oxygen.

• Suning Wang
• Björn Schwarz

Conductive 2D metal-organic framework for high-performance cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc batteries

Aqueous zinc batteries are promising candidates for large scale energy storage systems but development of the cathode material remains a challenge. Here, the authors show a conductive 2D metal-organic framework involving intercalation pseudocapacitance mechanism for enhanced rate capability.

• Kwan Woo Nam
• Sarah S. Park
• J. Fraser Stoddart

A bio-inspired coordination polymer as outstanding water oxidation catalyst via second coordination sphere engineering

Proton-coupled electron transfer (PCET) process is very important for water oxidation catalysis. Here, the authors introduced uncoordinated carboxylate in the second-coordination-sphere of Ni-Fe coordination polymer catalyst as an internal base to promote the water oxidation kinetics by such PCET process.

• Licheng Sun

Adjacent cationic–aromatic sequences yield strong electrostatic adhesion of hydrogels in seawater

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Table of contents

• 1 What are the best chemistry research topics?
• 2 5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers
• 3 Chemical Engineering Research Topics
• 4 Organic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 5 Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics
• 6 Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics
• 7 Analytical Chemistry Research Topics
• 8 Computational Chemistry Research Topics
• 9 Physical Chemistry Research Topics
• 10 Innovative Chemistry Research Topics
• 11 Environmental Chemistry Research Topics
• 12 Green Chemistry Research Topics
• 13.1 Conclusion

Do you need a topic for your chemistry research paper? Are you unsure of where to start? Don’t worry – we’re here to help. In this post, we’ll go over a series of the best chemistry research paper topics as well as Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers on different topics. By the time you finish reading this post, you’ll have plenty of ideas to get started on your next research project!

There are many different subfields of chemistry, so it can be tough to find interesting chemistry topics to write about. If you’re struggling to narrow down your topic, we’ll go over lists of topics in multiple fields of study.

What are the best chemistry research topics?

Doing research is important to help scientists learn more about the world around us. By researching different compounds and elements, we can learn more about how they interact with one another and how they can be used to create new products or improve existing ones.

There are many different topics that you can choose to research in chemistry. Here are just a few examples:

• The history of chemistry and how it has evolved over time
• How different chemicals react with one another
• How to create new compounds or improve existing ones
• The role of chemistry in the environment
• The health effects of different chemicals

5 Tips for Writing Chemistry Research Papers

Once you have chosen a topic for your research paper , it is important to follow some tips to ensure that your paper is well-written and accurate. Here are a few tips to get you started:

• Start by doing some background research on your topic. This will help you understand the basics of the topic and give you a good foundation to build your paper on.
• Make sure to cite all of the sources that you use in your paper. This will help to show where you got your information and will also help to add credibility to your work.
• Be sure to proofread your paper before you submit it. This will ensure that there are no errors and that your paper is clear and concise.
• Get help from a tutor or friend if you are struggling with your paper. They may be able to offer helpful advice or feedback.
• Take your time when writing your research paper . This is not a race, and it is important to make sure that you do a good job on your research.

By following these tips, you can be sure that your chemistry research paper will be a success! So what are you waiting for? Let’s go over some of the best research paper topics out there.

Chemical Engineering Research Topics

Chemical Engineering is a branch of engineering that deals with the design and application of chemical processes. If you’re wondering how to choose a paper topic, here are some ideas to inspire you:

• How to create new alloy compounds or improve existing ones
• The health effects of the food industry chemicals
• Chemical engineering and sustainable development
• The future of chemical engineering
• Chemical engineering and the food industry
• Chemical engineering and the pharmaceutical industry
• Chemical engineering and the cosmetics industry
• Chemical engineering and the petrochemical industry

These are just a few examples – there are many more possibilities out there! So get started on your research today. Who knows what you might discover!

Organic Сhemistry Research Topics

Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-containing molecules. There are many different organic chemistry research topics that a student could choose to focus on and here are just a few examples of possible research projects in organic chemistry:

• Investigating new methods for synthesizing chiral molecules
• Studying the structure and reactivity of carbon nanotubes
• Investigating metal complexes with organometallic ligands
• Designing benzene derivatives with improved thermal stability
• Exploring new ways to control the stereochemistry of chemical reactions
• Studying the role of enzymes in organic synthesis
• Investigating new strategies for combating drug resistance
• Developing new methods for detecting explosives residues
• Studying the photochemistry of organic molecules
• Studying the behavior of organometallic compounds in biological systems

Іnorganic Сhemistry Research Topics

Inorganic Chemistry is the study of the chemistry of materials that do not contain carbon. Unlike other chemistry research topics, these include elements such as metals, minerals, and inorganic compounds. If you are looking for inorganic chemistry research topics on inorganic chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How different metals react with one another
• How to create new alloys or improve existing ones
• The role of inorganic chemistry in the environment
• Inorganic chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of inorganic chemistry
• Inorganic chemistry and the food industry
• Inorganic chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Atomic structure progressive scale grading
• Inorganiс Сhemistry and the cosmetics industry

Biomolecular Сhemistry Research Topics

Biomolecular chemistry is the study of molecules that are important for life. These molecules can be found in all living things, from tiny bacteria to the largest animals. Researchers who work in this field use a variety of techniques to learn more about how these molecules function and how they interact with each other.

If you are looking for essential biomolecular chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• The structure and function of DNA
• The structure and function of proteins
• The role of carbohydrates in the body
• The role of lipids in the body
• How enzymes work
• The role of biochemistry in heart disease
• Cyanides and their effect on the body
• The role of biochemistry in cancer treatment
• The role of biochemistry in Parkison’s disease treatment
• The role of biochemistry in the immune system

The possibilities are endless for someone willing to dedicate some time to research.

Analytical Chemistry Research Topics

Analytical Chemistry is a type of chemistry that helps scientists figure out what something is made of. This can be done through a variety of methods, such as spectroscopy or chromatography. If you are looking for research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• How food chemicals react with one another
• Mass spectrometry
• Analytical aspects of gas and liquid chromatography
• Analytical chemistry and sustainable development
• Atomic absorption spectroscopy methods and best practices
• Analytical chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry in Ibuprofen consumption
• Analytical chemistry and the cosmetics industry in UV protectors
• Dispersive x-ray analysis of damaged tissues

Analytical chemistry is considered by many a complex science and there is a lot yet to be discovered in the field.

Computational Chemistry Research Topics

Computational chemistry is a way to use computers to help chemists understand chemical reactions. This can be done by simulating reactions or by designing new molecules. If you are looking for essential chemistry research topics in computational chemistry, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Molecular mechanics simulation
• Reaction rates of complex chemical reactions
• Designing new molecules: how can simulation help
• The role of computers in the study of quantum mechanics
• How to use computers to predict chemical reactions
• Using computers to understand organic chemistry
• The future of computational chemistry in organic reactions
• The impacts of simulation on the development of new medications
• Combustion reaction simulation impact on engine development
• Quantum-chemistry simulation review

Computers are cutting-edge technology in chemical research and this relatively new field of study has a ton yet to be explored.

Physical Chemistry Research Topics

Physical chemistry is the study of how matter behaves. It looks at the physical and chemical properties of atoms and molecules and how they interact with each other. If you are looking for physical chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Standardization of pH scales
• Structure of atom on a quantum scale
• Bonding across atoms and molecules
• The effect of temperature on chemical reactions
• The role of light in in-body chemical reactions
• Chemical kinetics
• Surface tension and its effects on mixtures
• The role of pressure in chemical reactions
• Rates of diffusion in gases and liquids
• The role of entropy in chemical reactions

Here are just a few samples, but there are plenty more options! Start your research right now!

Innovative Chemistry Research Topics

Innovative chemistry is all about coming up with new ideas and ways to do things. This can be anything from creating new materials to finding new ways to make existing products. If you are looking for ground-breaking chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Amino acids side chain effects in protein folding
• Chemistry in the production of nanomaterials
• The role of enzymes in chemical reactions
• Photocatalysis in 3D printing
• Avoiding pesticides in agriculture
• Combining chemical and biological processes
• Gene modification in medicinal chemistry
• The role of quantum mechanics in chemical reactions
• Astrochemical research on extraterrestrial molecules
• Spectroscopy signatures of pressurized organic components

If you need a hand, there are several sites that also offer research papers for sale and can be a great asset as you work to create your own research papers.

Whatever route you decide to take, good luck! And remember – the sky’s the limit when it comes to research! So get started today and see where your studies may take you. Who knows, you might just make a breakthrough discovery!

Environmental Chemistry Research Topics

Environmental Chemistry is the study of how chemicals interact with the environment. This can include anything from the air we breathe to the water we drink. If you are looking for environmental chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Plastic effects on ocean life
• Urban ecology
• The role of carbon in climate change
• Air pollution and its effects
• Water pollution and its effects
• Chemicals in food and their effect on the body
• The effect of chemicals on plant life
• Earth temperature prediction models

A lot of research on the environment is being conducted at the moment because the environment is in danger. There are a lot of environmental problems that need to be solved, and research is the key to solving them.

Green Chemistry Research Topics

Green chemistry is the study of how to make products and processes that are environmentally friendly. This can include anything from finding new ways to recycle materials to developing new products that are biodegradable. If you are looking for green chemistry research topics, here are some ideas to get you started:

• Recycling and reuse of materials
• Developing biodegradable materials
• Improving existing recycling processes
• Green chemistry and sustainable development
• The future of green chemistry
• Green chemistry and the food industry
• Green chemistry and the pharmaceutical industry
• Green chemistry and the cosmetics industry

A more environmentally friendly world is something we all aspire for and a lot of research has been conducted on how we can achieve this, making this one of the most promising areas of study. The results have been varied, but there are a few key things we can do to make a difference.

Controversial Chemistry Research Topics

Controversial chemistry is all about hot-button topics that people are passionate about. This can include anything from the use of chemicals in warfare to the health effects of different chemicals. If you are looking for controversial topics to write about , here are some ideas to get you started:

• The use of chemicals in warfare
• Gene modification in human babies
• Bioengineering
• How fast food chemicals affect the human brain
• The role of the government in regulating chemicals
• Evolution of cigarette chemicals over time
• Chemical effects of CBD oils
• Antidepressant chemical reactions
• Synthetic molecules replication methods
• Gene analysis

Controversial research papers often appear in the media before it has been peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal. The reason for this is that the media is interested in stories that are new, exciting, and generate a lot of debate.

Chemistry is an incredibly diverse and interesting field, with many controversial topics to write about. If you are looking for a research topic, consider the examples listed in this article. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

In order to be a good researcher, it is important to be able to think critically and solve problems. However, innovation in chemistry research can be challenging. When thinking about how to innovate, it is important to consider both the practical and theoretical aspects of your research. Additionally, try to build on the work of others in order to create something new and unique. With a little bit of effort, you are sure to be able to find a topic that is both interesting and within your skillset.

Happy writing!

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This perspective article is a call to establish research-practice partnerships (RPPs) to foster collaborations between instructors and education researchers to tune into the needs of practice, share evidence-based practices, and solve modern organic chemistry education problems. I begin the article by discussing some limitations of the traditional approach of "translating" research into practice and suggest RPPs as an alternative model for "bridging" research and practice. Importantly, RPPs have been shown to address persistent problems of practice and improve educational outcomes. While more common at the secondary level, RPPs are rarely leveraged in post-secondary chemistry education. The article goes on to provide a concrete and relevant context for potential future RPP efforts to improve aspects of organic chemistry education-RPPs between education researchers and organic chemistry instructors to work toward designing, administering, and testing interventions to support learners' representational competence (RC). RC is a set of skills that allow for the reflective use of a variety of representations to think about, communicate, and act on chemical phenomena. Current instruction often falls short of effectively supporting learners in developing RC. It is often tacitly assumed that learners will develop RC without explicit instruction that scaffolds the development of the RC skills. While it is important to improve the teaching about and with representations, implementing innovative pedagogical approaches can be challenging, particularly when instructors feel isolated in their efforts within their work environments. The RPP model could catalyze solutions to these challenges by pooling diverse expertise, thus enabling more robust and sustainable educational innovations.

Keywords: Post-secondary education, Organic Chemistry, Representational competence, Professional Development, Research-practice partnerships

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