Lead removal at trace concentrations via biosorption
An in-depth look at a selected research article and its significance.

Baker’s Yeast Used to Remove Lead from Water

New PET Hydrolase
Enzyme in salivary microbes decomposes PET-based plastics

Tears instead of Blood
Sensor with separation capability: diagnosing jaundice using tear fluids

Plastic Made of Vanillin
Upcycling with light: Biomass-derived crosslinked polymers

More Data in Chemistry
Clearer reporting of negative experimental results would improve reaction planning in chemistry

Self-Assembled Liposomes Enhance Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction
Photoreduction of CO2 is more successful with membrane-bound catalytic components

Writing with Light on Titania
Rewritable UV-sensitive surfaces made from doped TiO2 nanocrystals

A Step toward a Circular Economy?
Catalytic deconstruction of PET with zirconium metal–organic framework

Controlling Neural Stem Cell Differentiation with MOFs
Platform accelerates differentiation via safe and stable supply of chemicals using metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)

Cathode Based on Active Nitrogen Centre
Sulfonamides make robust cathode material for proton batteries