Aerobic oxidation is a chemical reaction in which hydrocarbons such as alkanes or alkenes are oxidized using oxygen as the oxidizing agent. ... Read more

Electrochemical transformations are unfavorable while using conventional direct current (DC) electrosynthesis. The main reason is the interelectrode mass transfer, which serves as a major limiting factor for the overall efficiency and the process’s selectivity. ... Read more

Salbutamol, also known as Ventolin, is a generic drug used for asthma treatments. It is one of the most common medications in the world as millions are using it daily. The mass production of Salbutamol usually consumes expensive reagents and generates a large amount of chemical waste. ... Read more

Electrospinning is a common technique for producing ultrafine polymer fibers (of a few microns). However, it is almost exclusively used for thermoplastic polymers. ... Read more

The curing of polymers by UV light is of great technological importance in, for example, dentistry, advanced manufacturing (3D printing), and various applications such as manufacturing of optical media, biotechnology, and more. ... Read more

Nanostructured silica is a promising material with remarkable properties, such as high porosity, biocompatibility, and stability. ... Read more

Conventional plastics are materials with attractive properties but with low recyclability. They also persist in the environment. Furthermore, the plastic waste decomposes into microplastic, which pollutes the soil, the sea, and the air. Therefore new regulations restrict its use. ... Read more

The coupling of transition-metal to photoredox catalytic cycles through single-electron transfer steps has become a powerful tool in the development of catalytic processes. ... Read more

Molecular photoswitches are light-responsive molecules with potential applications in a broad range of systems with on-demand functionalities. ... Read more

A method for selective extraction of gold has been developed at the Weizmann Institute. ... Read more