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Alchemist Newsletter

April 13, 2013 – 3:44 pm

This week, The Alchemist hears about a physicist stirring up the theory of osmosis among biologists and chemists, about copper nanocatalysts with enormous potential in industry and a microbe detector that can shine a light on "Staph." NASA is searching for biochemical happenings in the Titanic atmosphere, and a down to earth use for papyrus could help clean up Lake Victoria. Finally, chemists are taking the first steps towards a new kind of online assessment of their peers.

via The Alchemist Newsletter: April 11, 2013 — Welcome to ChemWeb.

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March 30, 2013 – 8:27 am

Once again, the Alchemist is looking for the green option, with carbon dioxide set to become a feedstock for acrylate. In efforts to combat malaria we learn that resistance is not futile after all. Europeans have found a way to make thin films of organic molecular magnets, while US researchers reveal that the Lyme disease pathogen needs no iron to survive. Shape-shifting polymer gels morph into view this week too. Finally, young British scientists are heading to London to be judged by politicians.

via The Alchemist Newsletter: March 28, 2013 — Welcome to ChemWeb.

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Alchemist Newsletter

January 27, 2013 – 4:32 pm

The Alchemist learns of new superomniphobic materials this week that almost make the proverbial duck's back look sticky as they repel every liquid so far tested not just water. In environmental news, weighing up the toxic metals against the power savings for "green" lightbulbs while polymer chemists are mimicking mussels to make things stick. In the world of biofuels, Indian scientists suggest that tree seeds might be the most sustainable feedstock, while Swiss researchers boost solar energy efficiency with a new application of semiconductor. Finally, a "Nobel Prize" for two geo scientists.

via The Alchemist Newsletter:Jan 23, 2013 — Welcome to ChemWeb.

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