Army Advances Copper-Based Replacement for Lead Azide
Researchers have progressed in developing DBX-1 to replace lead azide in military explosive initiators, a compound used since World War I.
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November 3, 2026
NylaNova Supplies Recycled Caprolactam to NyleneNylaNova will provide Nylene with green caprolactam recovered from post-consumer nylon-6 waste.
November 2, 2026
Model Predicts Molecular Energy Gap From NMR DataYale researchers built a machine learning tool that estimates a key molecular property using nuclear magnetic resonance spectra.
November 2, 2026
EPA Launches PFAS TECH Strategy to Accelerate RemovalThe strategy pairs federal, state, local and private partners to test and scale technologies for reducing PFAS contamination.
October 29, 2026
Researchers Unlock Secrets of Ancient Egyptian BlueA May 2025 study recreates the iconic ancient pigment, detailing the chemistry behind its distinct blue hue.
October 28, 2026
Chemists Develop Electrochemical Styrene Hydroformylation ProcessResearchers have successfully synthesized 2-phenylpropanal using a novel electrochemical and thermochemical approach.
October 26, 2026
Researchers Improve Chemical Manufacturing EfficiencyA new reactor design optimizes local acidity to increase production selectivity and reduce waste.
October 21, 2026
Chemistry Groups Criticize CNN Plastics ReportIndustry organizations argue a recent CNN report on plastic safety overlooks established U.S. regulatory benchmarks.
October 20, 2026
CAS Launches Scientific Tool for Microsoft CopilotThe new connector integrates human-curated chemistry and science data directly into the Microsoft 365 workflow.
October 20, 2026
DoD Awards $40 Million for Nerve Agent AntidoteThe Pentagon initiative seeks to develop medical countermeasures to protect military personnel from dangerous neurotoxins.
October 20, 2026
Researchers Convert Plastic Waste Into GasolineOak Ridge National Laboratory scientists use molten salt to turn polyethylene into fuel-range hydrocarbons.
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