Tag: green chemistry
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Photocatalysis Linking Native Sugars with N-Heteroarenes Opens Path to C-Heteroaryl Glycosides
Overview: A New Route from native sugars to C-heteroaryl glycosides Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have unveiled a groundbreaking approach in photocatalysis that directly converts naturally occurring (native) sugars into biologically and pharmaceutically relevant compounds known as C-heteroaryl glycosides. By employing a novel capping-and-coupling strategy, the method links simple sugars that occur…
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Photocatalysis Links Native Sugars to N-Heteroarenes
Breakthrough in Photocatalysis: From Native Sugars to C-Heteroaryl Glycosides Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have unveiled a novel approach in the field of photocatalysis that directly converts naturally occurring (native) sugars into C-heteroaryl glycosides. This development, described as a “capping-and-coupling” strategy, promises a more sustainable and efficient pathway for producing complex glycosides…
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Photocatalysis Links Native Sugars to N-Heteroarenes: NUS Breakthrough
Introduction: A New Route from Everyday Sugars to Complex Molecules In a breakthrough blending chemistry and sustainable design, researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a photocatalytic strategy that converts native sugars directly into C-heteroaryl glycosides. This approach relies on a novel capping-and-coupling method that links naturally occurring sugars to heteroarene fragments,…
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Cambodian Ministry Warns of Hazardous Chemicals Hidden in Everyday Plastics
Overview: A Global Concern Reaching Cambodian Shores The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has drawn attention to a troubling global issue: a significant share of plastics used in daily life contain hazardous chemicals. Citing a comprehensive international study, officials warn that more than a quarter of the chemicals involved in plastic production pose health and environmental…
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Pea-Based Plastics and AI Robots: Cambridge Science Park in 2026
New Frontiers in Sustainable Manufacturing Cambridge Science Park is at the heart of a wave of innovation that blends everyday materials with cutting-edge automation. As researchers push the boundaries of sustainable plastics, a project led by a consortium of universities and industry partners is turning culinary staples into high-tech supply chain solutions. The focus: plastics…
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Researchers Use Epoxidised Cottonseed Oil for Safer Textile Finishes
Introducing ECSO: A Safer Finish for Textiles Researchers are turning to epoxidised cottonseed oil (ECSO) as a promising alternative for textile finishes that traditionally relied on hazardous chemicals. This development comes as concerns over formaldehyde-based resins and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) escalate due to health risks and environmental persistence. The study, conducted in collaboration…
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Mitraphylline Production in Plants Reveals Cancer-Fighting Potential
Breakthrough maps how plants assemble mitraphylline In a collaborative effort spanning Canada and the United States, researchers have uncovered the molecular steps plants use to produce mitraphylline, a rare spirooxindole alkaloid with potential anti-cancer properties. The discovery, led by doctoral student Tuan-Anh Nguyen under the guidance of Dr. Thu-Thuy Dang at UBC Okanagan, builds on…
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Unlocking Nature’s Blueprint: How Plants Produce Cancer-Fighting Mitraphylline
New chapter in natural product science: how plants craft mitraphylline Researchers at the University of British Columbia Okanagan have unveiled the plant-based blueprint for mitraphylline, a rare natural compound in the spirooxindole family with potential cancer-fighting properties. This discovery not only answers a long-standing question about how plants assemble these complex molecules but also offers…
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Mitraphylline Production in Plants: Enzymes Revealed
Scientists unlock how plants create cancer-fighting mitraphylline In a breakthrough that could transform how powerful natural products are sourced, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Okanagan have mapped the enzymes that make mitraphylline, a rare spirooxindole alkaloid with potential anti-cancer properties. The discovery builds on a landmark finding from 2023 and opens the…