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Alice Augusta Ball (1892-1916) was a groundbreaking scientist whose contributions went largely unrecognized during her lifetime. The first woman and Black person to earn a master's degree in chemistry from the College of Hawaii, Ball worked with Hawai'i health officials to solve the chemical challenges of developing an effective injectable extract of chaulmoogra tree oil for leprosy treatment. Her process, recognized as the Ball Method, remained the primary global treatment until sulfone drugs emerged decades later. A trusted colleague's contemporaneous record of her work ensured her legacy, enabling many to posthumously honor the achievements of this remarkable chemist.

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A reminder that simple scents reflect quiet chemistry.

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Intramolecular Esterification: The Chemical Art Of Giving Up

Intramolecular Esterification: The Chemical Art Of Giving Up

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By the #post-synthesis method, sulfonic acid functionalized #polystyrene coated #coal fly ash #catalyst with excellent catalytic performance for #esterification of #levulinic acid to afford #alkyl levulinates was prepared by Zhou et al.
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Modified natural organic waste red kenaf straw as an oil sorbent for oil spill remediation In this study, a method was developed to prepare a highly efficient bio-based oil absorbent, which is a safe and environmentally friendly process and realizes the waste resource utilization.

“Modified natural organic waste red kenaf straw as an oil sorbent for oil spill remediation”

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Esterification is a reaction where acids from the wood in barrels react with alcohol from the whiskey within to form esters, contributing fruity and floral notes to the whiskey's flavor. #science #sciencefacts #whiskey #whisky #esterification #esters #fruity #floral #yummy

Esterification is a reaction where acids from the wood in barrels react with alcohol from the whiskey within to form esters, contributing fruity and floral notes to the whiskey's flavor.

#science #sciencefacts #whiskey #whisky #esterification #esters #fruity #floral #yummy