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science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Revolutionary Approach Unveiled: Non-Canonical Amino Acid Synthesis Enhanced through Synergistic Method"

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have developed a synergistic photobiocatalytic method that combines the activities of enzymes and small-molecule photochemistry to enable new catalytic reactions. This method allows for the synthesis of non-canonical amino acids, which are important for therapeutic purposes. The process is stereoselective, meaning it can select for a preferred "shape" of the resulting amino acid. The method streamlines existing processes and offers potential applications in bio- and synthetic catalysis, opening doors to working with radicals, accessing previously unreachable compounds, and discovering new reactions.

via Phys.org|

#catalytic-reactions #enzymology #non-canonical-amino-acids

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Revolutionary Atomic Breakthrough to Transform Petroleum Refining.

Chemical engineers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a model of how catalytic reactions work at the atomic scale, which could allow engineers and chemists to develop more efficient catalysts and tune industrial processes, potentially with enormous energy savings. The team used powerful modeling techniques to simulate catalytic reactions at the atomic scale, looking at reactions involving transition metal catalysts in nanoparticle form. The understanding could have major ramifications for industry, including petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, plastics, food additives, fertilizers, green fuels, and industrial chemicals.

via OilPrice.com|

#catalytic-reactions #computational-chemistry #energy-savings