Glow-in-the-dark Molecule for Imaging and Security Applications
30 May 2025 under Focus
From anti-counterfeiting inks to bioimaging agents, phosphorescent materials that glow after light exposure are critical for security and sensing applications. However, most current systems rely on inorganic phosphors or heavy metal complexes, which are expensive and biologically incompatible, and are not environment-friendly. Among organic materials, achieving long-lasting phosphorescence at room temperature remains exceptionally rare. Moreover, […]
Charging Ahead
05 Oct 2024 under Features
Naga Phani Aetukuri’s lab studies material interfaces to develop better batteries Electric vehicles are all the rage today, thanks to the lithium-ion batteries that power them. These batteries are sought after because they are durable, safe, and can store a lot of energy. But how exactly do these batteries work, and how can we improve […]
Agri Waste-based Surfactant for Industrial Synthesis
06 Sep 2024 under Focus
Industries and chemical labs synthesise a wide variety of organic molecules every day. Most of these chemical reactions happen in the liquid phase to allow the substrates to interact easily. However, many substrates and catalysts are sensitive to water and undergo side reactions, yielding unwanted products. This forces synthetic chemists to use toxic organic solvents. […]