Latest Achievements in Chemistry in 2025
1. Development of Smart Bio-Catalysts for Green Chemical Production
Researchers at MIT and in Japan have designed a new generation of bio catalysts that combine engineered enzymes with metal nanoparticles, enabling the synthesis of complex chemicals without generating pollution.
– 70% reduction in energy consumption
– 95% decrease in toxic waste
– Fully recyclable catalysts
2. Discovery of Room-Temperature Self-Healing Polymers
Scientists at ETH Zurich have successfully created polymers capable of repairing cracks and scratches at room temperature without the need for heat or light.
3. Low-Pressure Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis
Using iron nickel nanocatalysts, researchers have achieved ammonia synthesis at low pressure, dramatically reducing energy requirements compared to traditional Haber Bosch processes.
4. Bio-Batteries Powered by Sugar and Enzymes
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed bio-batteries fueled by glucose, offering new possibilities for use in medical and wearable technologies.
5. AI-Driven Drug Design
DeepMind’s newest algorithms can propose synthetic pathways for pharmaceutical compounds within seconds, significantly accelerating drug discovery and development.
6. Space Chemistry: New Discoveries on the ISS
Chemists aboard the International Space Station have observed unique molecular behaviors impossible to replicate on Earth findings that may lead to entirely new classes of materials.