Two new polypseudohalogen compounds derived from cyanogen bromide have the unusual property that they can dissolve gold at room temperature. The discovery could lead to safer chemicals for leaching… Read more “New compounds make dissolving gold simpler and safer”

“Bob Langer created two rich fields at the intersection of chemistry and medicine: controlled release materials for delivery of therapeutic macromolecules and tissue engineering,” states Matthew Tirrell,… Read more “Robert Langer wins 2019 Dreyfus Prize for Chemistry in Support of Human Health”

Electrolytic water splitting is widely understood to be the most feasible method for the production of green hydrogen fuel as a versatile means of storage and long-range… Read more “Research team leads the way in a green chemistry breakthrough for renewables”