When is a hole not a hole? Researchers investigate the mystery of 'latent pores' Researchers have explored how a particular chemical can selectively trap certain molecules in the cavities of its structure—even though in normal conditions it has no such cavities. This innovative material with now-you-see-them-now-you-don't holes could lead to more efficient methods for separating and capturing chemicals right across industry.
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-....hole-mystery-latent-

Ligand engineering method streamlines design for chemical reactions in catalysis and drug delivery Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have developed a technique called Virtual Ligand-Assisted Optimization, or VLAO, to enhance the design and effectiveness of ligands, which are important molecules used in chemical reactions, especially in catalysis. The study, published in the journal ACS Catalysis, details the new approach that streamlines the complex and time-consuming process of ligand engineering.
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-....ligand-method-chemic

Chemists develop dissipative droplet system capable of chemotactic movement Dissipative chemical processes, due to their potential for far-from-equilibrium properties and functions, have attracted significant attention in the development of lifelike materials and systems. These processes transform energy from one form to another.
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-....chemists-dissipative

Using genetic code expansion to study membrane proteins Over the years, chemical biology methods have made an important contribution to the study of integral membrane proteins. A key modern approach is genetic code expansion (GCE), which makes it possible to modify proteins directly in living cells to give them tailor-made properties.
https://phys.org/news/2024-11-....genetic-code-expansi