Organic chemistry news

Here are some recent news articles and updates in the field of organic chemistry:

Recent Discoveries

  1. New Method for Synthesizing Complex Molecules: Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a new method for synthesizing complex molecules, which could lead to the creation of new medicines and materials. (Source: ScienceDaily)
  2. Discovery of New Enzyme that Can Convert CO2 into Organic Compounds: Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered a new enzyme that can convert CO2 into organic compounds, which could help mitigate climate change. (Source: Science Magazine)
  3. Development of New Catalyst for Efficient Synthesis of Aldehydes: Scientists at the University of Tokyo have developed a new catalyst that can efficiently synthesize aldehydes, which are important building blocks for many organic compounds. (Source: Chemistry World)

Awards and Honors

  1. Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded to Three Scientists for Development of Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists, John Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino, for their development of lithium-ion batteries. (Source: Nobel Prize)
  2. ACS Award for Creative Advances in Synthetic Methods: The American Chemical Society (ACS) has awarded the 2022 ACS Award for Creative Advances in Synthetic Methods to Dr. David W. C. MacMillan for his work on the development of new synthetic methods. (Source: ACS)

Industry News

  1. BASF to Invest $1.2 Billion in New Chemical Plant in China: BASF has announced plans to invest $1.2 billion in a new chemical plant in China, which will produce a range of organic chemicals. (Source: Chemical Week)
  2. DuPont to Acquire Organic Electronics Company: DuPont has announced plans to acquire Organic Electronics, a company that specializes in the development of organic electronics materials. (Source: Chemical Engineering)

Research Funding

  1. National Science Foundation Awards $10 Million to Support Organic Chemistry Research: The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $10 million to support research in organic chemistry, including projects focused on the development of new synthetic methods and the creation of new materials. (Source: NSF)
  2. European Research Council Awards €1.5 Million to Support Organic Chemistry Research: The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded €1.5 million to support research in organic chemistry, including projects focused on the development of new catalysts and the creation of new materials. (Source: ERC)

These are just a few examples of the many exciting developments in the field of organic chemistry. I hope you find them interesting!