Chemistry & Physics

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3-Apr-2026

 

Versatile, degradable polymers through novel domino polymerization

Osaka Metropolitan University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed a novel domino polymerization technique for the synthesis of degradable poly(disulfide)s with arbitrary side-chain structures and functions.

Journal

Angewandte Chemie International Edition

Funder

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Japan Science and Technology Agency, MEXT, Osaka Metropolitan University Strategic Research Promotion Project

2-Apr-2026

 

Biochar reshapes soil chemistry to lock toxic arsenic and cadmium, offering a new predictive model for cleanup

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

Heavy metal contamination in soils remains a persistent global challenge, threatening food safety, water quality, and ecosystem health. Now, a new study offers both a clearer understanding of how biochar stabilizes toxic metals and a predictive framework to guide more effective remediation strategies.

Journal

Biochar

2-Apr-2026

 

Biochar and plant ash combination restores soil health and protects crops from disease

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

A new study reveals that a simple combination of biochar and plant ash can restore soil health, reduce plant disease, and improve crop resilience by reshaping the hidden ecosystem around plant roots.

Journal

Biochar

2-Apr-2026

 

When iron misleads: Biochar’s pollution-fighting power depends on hidden chemistry

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University

Biochar, a carbon-rich material made from plant waste, is widely promoted as a sustainable solution for removing pollutants from water and soil. However, new research reveals that its effectiveness may be more complex than previously thought, especially when iron is present.

Journal

Biochar

2-Apr-2026

 

Engineered biochar unlocks soil’s natural chemistry to break down antibiotic pollution

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study reveals how an advanced iron-modified biochar can harness the natural chemistry of soils to break down persistent antibiotic contaminants, offering a sustainable and chemical-free approach to environmental remediation.

Journal

Biochar

2-Apr-2026

 

Coffee waste transformed into high-performance, biodegradable insulation material

Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study has transformed everyday coffee waste into a high-performance, eco-friendly insulation material, offering a promising alternative to petroleum-based products widely used in buildings and packaging.

Journal

Biochar

2-Apr-2026

 

Racetrack-shaped lasers for bright, stable frequency combs

Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Harvard researchers built a racetrack-shaped quantum cascade laser that makes bright, stable, mid-infrared frequency combs on a chip.

Journal

Optica