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New AI Model Reconstructs Molecular Structures From Ion Explosion Data

Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and collaborating institutions recently built a generative AI model that can recreate molecular structures from the movement of the molecule's ions after they are blasted apart by X-rays, a technique called Coulomb explosion imaging.

24 Mar 2026

Bio-Based Polymer Offers a Sustainable Solution to ‘Forever Chemical’ Cleanup

Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered a renewable, bio-based polymer membrane capable of efficiently capturing toxic ‘forever chemicals’ from water, offering a potential new route to more sustainable water treatment.

24 Mar 2026

Carbon Contamination Found To Shape Contact Electrification In Oxides

Research shows adventitious carbon breaks symmetry in oxide contact electrification, explaining inconsistent charging in nominally identical surfaces.

By Muhammad Osama 24 Mar 2026

Pittcon’s First San Antonio Experience a Roaring Success

Pittcon, the nation’s premier annual conference and exposition on laboratory science, is pleased to announce that the 77th Annual Pittcon, held in San Antonio, Texas, on March 7-11, 2026, was an enormous success.

From Pittcon 24 Mar 2026

SPECTRO AI QUANT: Fast, Easy Semiquantitative ICP-OES Analysis for Modern Laboratories

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments has introduced SPECTRO AI QUANT semiquantitative analysis software for SPECTRO ICP-OES instruments, enabling fast, easy semiquantitative elemental analysis of unknown samples.

23 Mar 2026

Metrohm USA Names 2026 Young Chemist Award Winner for Breakthrough PFAS Monitoring and Treatment Research

Metrohm USA today announced Sarah Ortbal of The University of Alabama as the winner of the 2026 Metrohm Young Chemist Award, recognizing her impactful research spanning PFAS monitoring, non-target fluorine analysis, and promising treatment pathways.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 23 Mar 2026

ABB Launches EmissionVision to Automate Advanced Gas Leak Detection

EmissionVision™ streamlines gas leak detection workflows, enhancing methane leak repair efficiency with automated task management and real-time data insights.

From ABB Measurement and Analytics Analytical Products 19 Mar 2026

Aged Bacteria Could Make Bio-Cementation More Reliable

A new study links bacterial viability to carbonate production in MICP, offering insights for the use of aged bacteria in sustainable soil improvement techniques.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 19 Mar 2026

AI and Supercomputers Predict Carbon Transformations Under Extreme Conditions

Scientists at DOE's Argonne National Laboratory are using supercomputers and AI to predict how carbon behaves under extreme conditions. Their discoveries enable the design of advanced materials for medicine, energy and national security -- before they are ever made in a lab.

18 Mar 2026

Reusable Mussel-Inspired Adhesive Works Strongly in Wet Conditions

Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers invented a reusable adhesive from waste polymers that is tougher than commercial glues, works underwater as well as in dry environments, and bonds a variety of materials, including wood, glass, metal, paper and polymers.

18 Mar 2026

Autonomous System Creates Tailored Polymers Using Inverse Design

Researchers from Argonne, University of Chicago and Purdue University use inverse design, powered by AI and robotics, to rapidly discover recipes for electrochromic polymers, showing how starting from the desired property speeds up material innovation.

18 Mar 2026

VTT Spinout Elea & Lili Raises €2.5 Million to Commercialise Microplastic-Free Superabsorbent Material for Hygiene and Agriculture Applications

Elea & Lili, a deep-tech startup originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.5 million in seed funding to industrialise its patented Cellulose Super Absorbent (CSA™) – a microplastic-free, biodegradable alternative to conventional superabsorbent polymers (SAPs).

From Elea & Lili Ltd 18 Mar 2026

Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells Optimized to 40.17 % with ML

A new study reports that machine learning with computer simulations could improve efficiency to 40.17 % in CH3NH3SnI3 perovskite solar cells, with a focus on design improvements for real-world applications.

By Muhammad Osama 18 Mar 2026

Boston Micro Fabrication Launches microArch® S150 Series, Bringing Industrial-Grade Micro-Precision 3D Printing to the Desktop

Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF), the global leader in micro-precision 3D printing, today announces the launch of the microArch® S150 Series, a next-generation line of compact 3D printers designed to meet the growing demand for faster build cycles, streamlined workflows, and accessible micro-precision capabilities.

From Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) 17 Mar 2026