ECD OIW80 oil-in-water analyser
01 February, 2023The intelligent analyser is designed to precisely measure oil over a wide range of 0 to 30 ppm (mg/L) and can be factory preconfigured to measure oil in multiple ranges or easily set in the field.
One-pot-and-one-step process to create block polymers
02 November, 2022Bringing a new level of control to making long and geometrically interlinked polymer molecules from several different alternating molecular units joined in a controlled sequence.
Uncovering the chemical secrets behind vanilla's allure
01 September, 2022Food scientists have defined 20 key chemicals found in vanilla bean extracts that together create vanilla's flavour.
Brewing up a renewable source of hydrogen peroxide
29 June, 2022Japanese scientists have developed a method of extracting hydrogen peroxide from spent coffee grounds and tea leaf residue.
Synthesis method uses alumina as a recyclable catalyst
22 June, 2022Researchers have developed a simple, low-cost and comparatively environmentally friendly method of synthesising diphenylmethanol derivatives using alumina.
Liquid gallium–platinum combo for industrial chemistry
10 June, 2022Scientists have found a way to use tiny amounts of platinum to create powerful reactions, without expensive energy costs, by combining the platinum with liquid gallium.
Antibiotic levels can be measured in the breath
30 September, 2021The concentration of antibiotics in the body can be determined using a biosensor that measures breath samples.
Crystal islands beneficial for surface science experiments
17 September, 2021Researchers grew two different types of silver crystal islands on the same silicon surface and were able to simultaneously use them to investigate molecular adsorbates.
Nano camera for real-time monitoring of chemical reactions
09 September, 2021Researchers have made a tiny camera, held together with 'molecular glue', that allows them to observe chemical reactions in real time.
Ethylene hydrogenation can be completed five times faster
31 May, 2021Scientists have come up with a method to increase the rate of ethylene hydrogenation by more than five times compared to typical industrial rates.
Micrometre molecular modelling with real chemical reactions
26 May, 2021Scientists have found a way to build micrometre-size model molecules using 'patchy particles', allowing for a much more direct study of molecular dynamics.
Sustainable sulfonamide production with electrochemistry
15 March, 2021Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly electrochemical procedure for producing sulfonamides rapidly and inexpensively.
Microreactor developed for Grignard reagents
12 January, 2021Researchers have developed a scalable and flexible microreactor that will not only make reactions with Grignard reagents faster and safer, but should also yield a purer product.
Fast, on-site detection of PFAS in the environment
18 September, 2020Curtin University researchers have developed a new on-site method to immediately and accurately detect and measure levels of PFAS.
OI Analytical 1080 TOC Analyzer
01 August, 2020The 1080 TOC Analyzer from OI Analytical processes aqueous samples for analysis of the total organic carbon (TOC), total inorganic carbon (TIC) and non-purgeable organic carbon (NPOC) content.
