Efficient recycling of spent lithium-ion Batteries via a Fischer-lactonisation-driven mechanism

Recycling Batteries with Citric Acid

Carbon Recycling Instead of Plastic Trash
Iron electrocatalysis breaks down polystyrene and delivers "green" hydrogen

Weekly Research News Challenge: Unusual Photoswitch – Toxic Cosmetics – New Drug Linker
Answer three questions about last week’s news to see how well you’re keeping up with the science world around you

Technip Energies, Alterra, and Neste Offer Standardized Recycling Plants
The companies say they are offering a standardized technology to make plastic recycling more efficient and cost-effective

Hazardous Chemicals Found in European Cosmetics
Inspections found banned chemicals, such as perfluorononyl dimethicone and D4/D5 siloxanes, in cosmetics like eyeliners, lipliners, and hair conditioners

Angewandte Chemie 45/2024: Structures and Applications
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Sustainable Aqueous Calcium-Ion Battery
Highly stable aqueous battery based on saturated CaCl2 with excellent fast charging capabilities developed

Weekly Research News Challenge: CO2 Capture – 3D-Printed Reaction Vessels – Alkene Cleaving
This week's quiz covers CO2 capture, a free 3D printing toolkit, and a new alkene-cleaving method. Test your knowledge with three questions on last week's top news

Carbon Dioxide Capture From Open Air
COF-999, a stable covalent organic framework, demonstrates exceptional CO2 capture performance from open air, especially in humid conditions

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Release for Enzymatic Synthesis
A novel system combines light-triggered hydrogen release from formic acid with enzymatic hydrogenation, enabling controlled chemical synthesis under mild conditions