American Chemical Society

American Chemical Society, ACS is a congressionally chartered independent membership organization which represents professionals at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry and sciences that involve chemistry.

Most Recent Articles by American Chemical Society:

Personal care products are possible sources of potentially harmful parabens for babies December 11, 2013
In baby products, phthalate concentrations were low, but parabens were common
Picturing pain could help unlock its mysteries and lead to better treatments December 11, 2013
Saxitoxin
Investigating the link between Parkinson’s and pesticides December 4, 2013
The evidence supporting a link between pesticides and Parkinson’s is mounting
Osteoarthritis medicine delivered on-demand December 4, 2013
A special type of hydrogel that responds to compression
Turning waste into power with bacteria — and loofahs December 4, 2013
A promising method for the fabrication of high-performance anodes from low-cost, sustainable natural materials
Scientists unearth secrets of Périgord truffles, the culinary ‘black diamond’ December 4, 2013
More than 2,500 proteins out of the truffle’s nearly 13,000 were similar to existing proteins in other fungi
Silkworms spin colored silks while on a ‘green’ dyed-leaf diet December 4, 2013
The scientists noticed that certain dye traits, such as the ability to dissolve in water, affected how well the dye worked.
Dismantling Syria’s chemical weapons in the midst of war November 20, 2013
The “live” agents could be destroyed by the agreed-upon mid-2014 deadline, but neutralizing the precursor chemicals could take longer
Toward a urine test for detecting blood clots November 20, 2013
“Our results demonstrate that synthetic biomarkers can be engineered to sense vascular diseases remotely from the urine and may allow applications in point-of-care diagnostics,”
Hormone therapy could enhance the therapeutic effect of head and facial bone grafts November 20, 2013
Craniofacial reconstruction
Reducing the salt in bread without losing saltiness, thanks to a texture trick November 20, 2013
The subjects in the study rated the fluffier bread with the longest proofing time as noticeably more salty, even though each bite actually contained less salt
Solar-powered battery woven into fabric overcomes hurdle for ‘wearable electronics’ November 20, 2013
To unlink smart technology from the wall socket, the team had to rethink what materials are best suited for use in a flexible
Cooking tips from Alton Brown: A new American Chemical Society video November 14, 2013
“Everything that happens in the kitchen is science,”
Major chemical companies turn to new specialties for growth November 13, 2013
DuPont’s 2011 purchase of industrial enzyme maker Danisco has been “a game changer” as it sheds its performance chemicals businesses.
Maximizing broccoli’s cancer-fighting potential November 13, 2013
Methyl jasmonate
New way to dissolve semiconductors holds promise for electronics industry November 13, 2013
A mixture of two compounds that could dissolve a set of important semiconducting materials called chalcogenides at room temperature and normal air pressure
Improving detection of radioactive material in nuclear waste water November 13, 2013
Attaching something called a carbonyl functional group to GO would serve as an effective nanosensor for these radioactive materials.
Clues to cocaine’s toxicity could lead to better tests for its detection in biofluids November 13, 2013
A brand-new way that cocaine breaks down and alters proteins
‘Tearless’ onions could help in the fight against cardiovascular disease, weight gain November 6, 2013
A new type of onion that makes less of the protein blamed for making eyes burn and tear up
Burning biomass pellets instead of wood or plants in China could lower mercury emissions November 6, 2013
The levels of mercury released from burning biomass in widely available stoves varied greatly, depending on the source
Osteoarthritis medicine delivered on-demand November 6, 2013
Researchers have been developing a variety of “smart” hydrogels that can release medications over several days rather than in a single burst.
Natural dyes from common (and a few uncommon) ingredients October 24, 2013
A new video by the American Chemical Society
An environmentally friendly battery made from wood October 17, 2013
A tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly energy source
Making a common cosmetic and sunblock ingredient safer October 16, 2013
Titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Maximizing broccoli’s cancer-fighting potential October 16, 2013
Diet is one of the most important factors influencing a person’s chances of developing cancer.
Engine technology on the road to meeting emissions standards October 16, 2013
Car manufacturers have been putting more cars with GDI technology on the market
Toward a urine test for detecting blood clots October 16, 2013
Synthetic biomarkers
A new form of aspirin to overcome ‘aspirin resistance’ October 3, 2013
They linked aspirin to a carrier consisting of a fragment of protein that can transport aspirin directly to damaged parts of blood vessels where clots form
Recruiting E. coli to combat hard-to-treat bacterial infections October 3, 2013
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Toward understanding the dangers of the fake marijuana called ‘Spice’ or ‘K2’ October 3, 2013
The effects of designer marijuana products