Biodegradable polymer nanoparticles are synthesized using a membrane-assisted encapsulation technique [1], incorporating polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) or poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate, P(3HB-co-4HB)) into a chloroform-in-water emulsion, followed by chloroform evaporation. Precise control over the diameter of these PHA particles is achieved by adjusting the PHA concentration or emulsion diameter, and...
Gas chromatography (GC) is a reliable technique for analyzing complex gas mixtures, and the growing demand for sensitive, accurate, and portable tools has driven the development of micro gas chromatography (μGC). These compact systems, enabled by advances in microfabrication, materials science, and detector technology, are widely...
Heterogeneous catalysis is pivotal to the chemical industry, driving the synthesis of over 90% of essential chemicals and fuels. Despite its critical role, many heterogeneous catalysts have been developed through empirical methods rather than systematic design, leading to inefficiencies and a substantial environmental footprint in...
Oxygenates such as ethanol, acetic acid, acetone, and propanoic acids are readily produced by fermentation processes from biomass. Their conversion via oxygen elimination and chain lengthening is critical to the production of olefins which are platform molecules for fuel and chemical production. We found that...
The Additive Manufacturing(AM) process developed for creating prototypes has evolved into a production process for manufacturing products. However, there are limitations in terms of the achievable size, production speed, and available materials, which restrict its direct application to products with varied functionalities and shapes. To...
Previous studies have demonstrated that the type of support, the addition of promotional materials, and the use of solvents can significantly influence catalytic activity and selectivity. However, the precise nature of the active sites and the mechanisms driving these reactions remain poorly understood. This knowledge...
