Researchers from the Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering, Aarhus University, have developed a new technology that uses microorganisms to convert the CO₂ in chimney smoke directly for new purposes – for example fuels or substances for the chemicals industry. The technology removes and converts CO₂ directly in the capture unit instead of having to apply high heat like more conventional approaches. The research has recently been published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.

Adding sugar or artificial sweeteners to coffee disrupted the body clocks in mice more than coffee on its own, researchers have found, with it causing day and night to be reversed in some mice. If this holds for humans as well, adding sweetener to coffee would have significant health ramifications.

In a paper published in SCIENCE CHINA Chemistry, based on the design of a composite lithium metal anode (Li-10% ZnF₂), the effect of hybrid SEI (LiCl/LiF/LiZn) on the interface between lithium metal anode and sulfide electrolyte was studied. The research results showed that hybrid SEI can effectively induce uniform deposition of lithium ions, inhibit the growth of lithium dendrites, and achieve a more stable anode/electrolyte interface.