Radiation-induced chemical transformations in aqueous solutions encompass a diverse range of phenomena driven by the interaction of ionising radiation with water and dissolved solutes. When ...

Sunlight is a powerful energy source that scientists can leverage to unlock important chemical conversions. In this study, researchers used solar energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO 2), a potent ...

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a familiar household chemical: acetic acid, the main ingredient in vinegar.

Chromone derivatives represent a versatile class of compounds whose unique reactivity underpins the development of complex heterocyclic architectures with significant biological, photophysical and ...

Industrial chemicals are essential to modern society, supporting products ranging from plastics and electronics to pharmaceuticals and agricultural supplies. However, scientists warn that many of ...

The small, spongy black beads used as fill material in most artificial turf fields are called crumb rubber, which has long been touted as a major win for recycling. However, conflicting studies have ...

Mercury is a global pollutant whose concentration in the biosphere has been substantially increased by human activity, ...