#Materials Synthesis

[materialsscienceandengineering]

MXene production goes green: Electricity replaces toxic acid

The nanomaterial MXene is used for battery technology or as a high-performance lubricant. Until now, its production was difficult and toxic. New methods for its creation have been developed at TU Wien. It is one of the most significant trends in materials science: materials that consist of only a single layer of atoms, so-called "2D materials," often show completely different properties than thicker layers consisting of the same atoms. This field of research began with the Nobel Prize-winning material graphene. Now, research is being conducted into the material class of MXenes (pronounced Maxenes), which consist mainly of titanium and carbon, by TU Wien (Vienna) together with the companies CEST and AC2T.

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Kingdom Hearts 3 - Starlight Way

[mindblowingscience]

People have long dreamed of developing materials to circumvent the challenges of daily life. Ideally, one could capitalize on a combination of the features of different materials, profiting from their advantages while avoiding the disadvantages. In chemistry, this concept has been applied to hybrid materials, particularly with the combination of organic and inorganic compounds. Organic materials are known for their functional diversity, while inorganic materials offer superior stability. However, the fusion of organic and inorganic substances poses significant challenges due to the differing reaction conditions required for their formation. The research team led by Professor Miriam Unterlass at the University of Konstanz employs a method that balances these contrasting conditions, allowing the reactions to occur simultaneously and synergistically in a single reaction vessel. Chemists have named this method "one-pot synthesis."

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[tomokokurokitulpa]

FINALLY GOD DAMN IT

I finally got every Kingdom Hearts 1 achievement after only 67 hours I'm so glad to never play this game again. Main story = mostly fun. Side content = seven circles of hell

[dreadfutures]

the siren song of quinones/catechols is getting to me, I want to do chemistry again so badly that I almost entertained the thought of doing polymer synth 💀

[vidgastech]

Vidgastech – Ruxolitinib Intermediates Manufacturer

Vidgastech is a leading manufacturer and global supplier of Ruxolitinib Intermediates. We specialize in high-purity pharmaceutical intermediates for API production, supporting the global pharma industry with quality, consistency, and innovation.

[johniac]

SciTech Chronicles. . . . . . . . .April 10th, 2025

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Nanoparticle Synthesis Methods: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Approaches

Nanoparticles (1–100 nm) are synthesized using physical, chemical, or biological methods, each offering unique control over size, shape, and functionality. Below is a detailed breakdown of key synthesis techniques with references to peer-reviewed studies. 1. Top-Down Synthesis (Breaking Bulk into Nano) Process: Large materials are physically fragmented into nanoparticles. A. Mechanical…

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Water-assisted microwave synthesis of porous COF materials for lithium-ion batteries

In our recent study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, our team from the National University of Singapore has developed a rapid and eco-friendly method for synthesizing imide-linked covalent organic frameworks (COFs) using a water-assisted microwave approach. This innovative technique significantly reduces the synthesis time and eliminates the need for toxic organic solvents, marking a major advancement in the field of materials science. Rapid and green synthesis Traditional solvothermal synthesis methods for COFs require high temperatures, toxic organic solvents, sealed pressurized reactors, and long reaction times, often extending from days to weeks. In contrast, our new microwave-assisted method can synthesize high-quality imide-linked COFs in just minutes. This method not only speeds up the synthesis process but also enhances the crystallinity and porosity of the resulting materials.

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i forgot entirely about big al and sweet ann on maghni ai that’s crazy

[mindblowingscience]

They are found as fragrances in cosmetics or as flavorings in food, and form the basis of new medications: Terpenes are natural substances that occur in plants, insects and sea sponges. They are difficult to produce synthetically. However, chemists at the University of Basel are now introducing a new method of synthesis. Many natural substances possess interesting characteristics and can form the basis of new active compounds in medicine. Terpenes, for example, are a group of substances, some of which are already used in therapies against cancer, malaria or epilepsy.

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[nuadox]

Chemists use dinitrogen from air to form critical bonds for energy-efficient industrial synthesis

- By Nuadox Crew -

Chemists at RIKEN have demonstrated that dinitrogen (N₂), a highly abundant molecule in the atmosphere, can be directly used to form a crucial chemical bond, potentially making industrial synthesis of compounds like polymers and drugs more energy-efficient.

Though N₂ is readily available, its strong triple bond makes it difficult to use in chemical reactions. Traditionally, processes like the Haber–Bosch method are required to split dinitrogen into ammonia, followed by additional steps that consume energy and time.

To address this, Takanori Shima and his team discovered that titanium polyhydrides—compounds with titanium and hydrogen atoms—can cooperatively facilitate the formation of alkyl amines from N₂ and alkenes. This method bypasses the need for pre-activated intermediates, activating both substrates and selectively forming nitrogen-carbon bonds.

This breakthrough could streamline chemical synthesis processes, and the team is now working to develop it into a catalytic process.

Header image: Titanium polyhydride (center) directly transforms dinitrogen and a basic alkene (left) into an alkyl amine (right). Credit: Takanori Shima.

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Scientific paper: Shima, T., Zhuo, Q., Zhou, X., Wu, P., Owada, R., Luo, G. & Hou, Z. Hydroamination of alkenes with dinitrogen and titanium polyhydrides. Nature 632, 307–312 (2024). doi: 10.1038/s41586-024-07694-5

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OctaneX Labs, a youthful and innovative chemistry-focused company, excels in creating advanced processes for synthesizing and manufacturing a wide array of products and compounds. Their expertise spans across the Pharma, Agro, Fine, and Specialty Chemicals industries, along with CRO and CDMO sectors. The company takes on Custom Development projects and provides Contract Research and Manufacturing Services (CRAMS) to clients worldwide. OctaneX Labs has developed numerous intermediates, including crucial raw and starting materials, making them a reliable partner for contract research synthesis in all areas of Organic and Medicinal Chemistry.

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According to recent study by Nova one advisor, the global mRNA Synthesis Raw Materials market size was valued at USD 2.45 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach around USD 3.25 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 2.87% from 2024 to 2033.

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WHAT that's so neat!!!! What an awesome way to make use of quilting scraps! I hope you have a great time visiting the studio!

One of the ways in which learning a bunch of crafts is dangerous is that you learn just how many things can be used as raw materials and it does not help with the hoarding instincts. Every time I throw away a pile of disintegrating clothes part of me goes "Nooooo you could make paper out of that!!!" even though I have no papermaking equipment, haven't made any in like a decade, and am now physically incapable of doing so. Also I'm sure most modern clothes would make really shitty paper. But like. Technically, you could make paper out of them, and this fact haunts me.