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New sugar-based polymers could transform water purification! Learn how this innovative material traps toxic metals like cadmium & lead. 💧🔬 Read more.... 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eTqYRBMs #Sustainability #Research #Science #Lab #Innovation #Env #Enviroment #WaterPurification

Happy #NationalPeriodicDay everyone! 👩🔬 🔬 🎉 It's crazy to think that over 100 million chemicals have been made by the combination of about 100 elements. Crazier still to realize that companies know the toxicological hazards behind only a fraction of those chemicals. Over the past few years, we've seen a significant increase in the number of chemicals being regulated globally. Chemicals management, or more commonly the failure to manage chemicals appropriately, is popping up in popular news outlets around the world. Why take the chance that the chemicals you use in your products and manufacturing processes have unknown hazards? That's what #sustainablechemistry is all about. Minimizing the risk to your business by achieving transparency when it comes to which chemicals are being used and the hazards behind them.

A team of scientists led by Ben Davis, the Franklin, and Ming Joo (MJ) Koh, National University of Singapore, have developed a more efficient and sustainable chemistry for connecting sugars to diverse partner molecules. Complex sugars perform a variety of jobs within our bodies dependent on the exact molecules that they are attached to and so our ability to attach these sugars has implications for both understanding the function of biology and for producing new drugs. Before now, the methods for producing these glycosides in the lab involved multiple steps, with each step producing waste solvents and often involving harsh conditions or reagents. These inefficiencies have, so far, limited the utility of these glycosides. The research team have now developed a new approach which is much simpler. It mimics the natural enzymatic method of creating unprotected reactive intermediates in one step. Find out more about this work published today in Nature Portfolio here - https://lnkd.in/ejjPkp2m

📢 Unlocking Profitable Therapies: How Process Parameters Drive Financial Success Bioprocessing faces challenges in developing sustainable and profitable therapies. A key hurdle is integrating manufacturing processes that are financially viable and environmentally acceptable. Techno-economic analysis TEA helps evaluate the feasibility of production processes. An example is a bioprocess TEA calculator developed by Michael Lynch of Duke University, which links process parameters to financial metrics. However, as the industry evolves, new hurdles will continue to emerge. #BioprocessUpdates #bioprocessing #sustainabletherapies #financialmetrics #technoeconomicanalysis #manufacturingprocesses #environmentallyacceptable #bioprocessTEAcalculator #MichaelLynch #DukeUniversity #feasibility #productionprocesses #industryevolution #newhurdles #research #article #technology ▷ Read the full article here: 📎 https://lnkd.in/dv-HXAgj

I am excited to share an experience from my undergraduate research. It was a highly rewarding time focused on the green synthesis of nanoparticles. Green synthesis is an eco-friendly method of producing nanoparticles using plant extracts, bacteria, algae and fungi, which is important for reducing environmental impact. Green synthesized nanoparticles can be safely used in agriculture, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and beverage industries. For my research, I used neem leaves (Azadirachta indica) to synthesize ZnO, MgO, and sulfur nanoparticles. Neem leaves play a crucial role in green synthesis due to their natural reducing and stabilizing properties. It felt like a magical process to see the formation of nanoparticles. The experience was incredibly amazing and taught me the potential of sustainable practices in scientific research. 🧑🔬 #greensynthesis #nanoparticles #ecofriendly #research

I am thrilled to announce that our latest research article: "Sustainable Process Intensification: Ultrasonic Preparation of MIL-88A for Benzoxazole Synthesis" has been published in "Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification ". Our published research article presents the integration of sustainable practices in chemical synthesis. By utilizing ultrasonic technology, we have simplified the synthesis process, achieving remarkable yields in an eco-friendly manner. This research represents a significant step towards sustainable process intensification and the adoption of green chemistry principles. Here are some Key Points of our research article: (a) Introducing a biodegradable fumaric acid-based MIL-88A metal-organic framework as a cost-effective, non-toxic catalyst for benzoxazole synthesis. (b) Ultrasonic method for MIL-88A preparation vastly reduces synthesis time. (c) Impressive yields of 84% to 96% achieved within an hour at room temperature for benzoxazole synthesis. (d) Characterization techniques validate the successful synthesis of MIL-88A. (e) Exciting advancements in sustainable techniques and renewable catalysts for eco-friendly reactions. Read the full article for more details. https://lnkd.in/gyNM5NFy

Låkril scientists Benjamin Hoekstra and Lyle Monson have developed a novel GC method to aid in the development of the Låkril Amber Technology for the production of bio-based acrylics. This dual-column stopped-flow method quantifies permanent gases, organic acids and water from a single injection, yielding more complete compound identification and mass balance data in complex process streams. Analysis of permanent gases and organic acids is typically performed with separate methods due to challenges in achieving sufficient resolution while using column stationary phases which are chemically compatible with acids. We developed an online analysis method to continuously analyze samples containing high levels of water, organic acids (lactic acid, acrylic acid), oxygenates, and permanent gases (CO, CO2, C2H4) using a single injection. Ben Hoekstra recently introduced this method to the public at the Fall ACS meetings in Denver, and a detailed paper has just been published in Analytical Chemistry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4T4YhQq

Happy #FascinationOfPlantsDay 🌱 With an estimated 250,000 species, #plants and #plantscience are vital for agriculture, global food security and even the production of non-food products e.g. chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals Find out more about Fascination of Plants Day: https://okt.to/xcREnD Learn more about JIC’s plant research: https://okt.to/RQPgk9

Excited to share our latest bookchapter on the production and downstream processing of biosurfactants We delve into the importance of optimizing bioreactors and downstream techniques for efficient and economical production. Biosurfactants offer a sustainable alternative to chemical surfactants with a wide range of applications. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Venkat Kumar,Soghra Nashath for their invaluable mentorship and contributions to this chapter. #Biosurfactants #Biotechnology #SustainableSolutions #Research #Science Follow this link to read the chapter https://lnkd.in/gjqa9mPF

At the link below is our now in ASAP paper at Analytical Chemistry on a dual-column #gaschromatography method for determination of organic acids and permanent gases