IUPAC Emerging Technologies in Chemistry
IUPAC Emerging Technologies in Chemistry The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) highlighted ten technologies bridging laboratory discovery with industrial application: Xolography: A high-speed, high-precision 3D printing technique using light to create detailed polymer structures, potentially transforming additive manufacturing. Carbon Dots: Greener, low-toxicity carbon nanoparticles for use in bioimaging, medicine, and as sustainable alternatives in solar cells. Direct Air Capture (DAC) & Electrochemical Conversion: Technologies designed to remove � � 2 𝐶 𝑂 2 directly from the atmosphere and transform it into useful chemicals, aiming for carbon-negative processes. Synthetic Cells: "Bottom-up" creation of artificial cells using lipid vesicles to encapsulate enzymes, which could revolutionize drug delivery and bio-production. Nanochain Biosensors: 1D magnetic nanostructures designed for ultra-sensi...