In mild hydrothermal media, a variety of biomass derived alcohols or polyols have been efficiently converted to carboxylic acids, while simultaneously, formates have been obtained from the reduction ...

A novel evolutionary technique, designed to select E. coli strains capable of more efficiently metabolizing acetate—a ...

Acid vapor prevents salt buildup in CO2 reactors, enabling longer, more efficient operation. A team of researchers at Rice ...

With genetic tweaks, E. coli turned 92 percent of broken-down plastic into acetaminophen, charting a path to upcycle plastic waste sustainably.

A novel method from Rice University scientists means electrochemical CO₂ conversion devices can now run more than 50 times longer thanks to a simple yet effective switch in their humidification ...

Recent advancements in g-C3N4 photocatalysts enhance H2O2 production and pollutant degradation under visible light through ...