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Iron-deficiency anemia can cause headaches and tiredness — and it makes some people crave ice. But iron pills have unwanted digestive side effects and upset the gut microbiome. For a less lose-lose option, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have created a new supplement that combines prebiotics and probiotics. The three-part formula restored iron levels in anemic mice without kicking off an inflammatory response or upsetting the gut microbiota. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wWIC0

A new prototype battery inspired by how our bodies turn sugar into energy? Yes! 🍬➡️⚡ ️Researchers developed an electrochemical flow cell that uses vitamin B2 (riboflavin) to shuttle electrons and taps into glucose’s stored energy. The researchers were funded by Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA). Read more about this advance published in ACS Energy Letters: https://brnw.ch/21wWIsk

Announcing newly elected ACS board members for 2026! Christina Bodurow is ACS President Elect for 2026. Who are the other elected officers and directors? Find out here: https://lnkd.in/d-DEGY37

The Nobel Laureate Signature Award - Nomination Deadline Approaching This award isn’t just about recognizing research. It’s about honoring the bond between a graduate student and the mentor who helped shape their journey. The Nobel Laureate Signature Award shines a light on that story. Nominate by November 1: https://brnw.ch/21wWFYN

Wetlands act as nature’s kidneys: They trap sediments, absorb excess nutrients, and turn pollutants into less harmful substances. A pilot study in ACS’ Environmental Science & Technology found that one water-loving wetland plant, the yellow flag iris, gets a boost from a symbiotic fungus to clean up forever chemicals from water. Read about how this pair could be incorporated into constructed wetlands to treat wastewater: https://brnw.ch/21wWEf7 Image credit: Adapted from Environmental Science & Technology 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.5c06131

Have a bold idea that connects communities across borders? This grant could help make it happen. Deadline to apply is January 10, 2026. Click the link to apply: https://brnw.ch/21wWDZ2 #ACSGrants #GlobalInnovation #ScienceWithoutBorders #FundingOpportunity #ChemistryCommunity

Save the Date! ACS on Campus is coming to Tennessee State University on November 6. Join us for an exciting day of learning, networking, and professional development. Featuring a keynote address by ACS President Dr. Dorothy Phillips, insights into the activities and opportunities within the local ACS section, and career advancement sessions tailored for students and funding insights designed for faculty, this promises to be an event you don’t want to miss! This event is open to all in the Nashville area. You do not need to attend Tennessee State University to attend. All events are FREE and open to all students and researchers studying the sciences, not just chemistry! Attendees will receive a personalized participation certificate after the event. https://brnw.ch/21wWCcB

Light bulbs come in many shapes and styles: globes, twists, flame-like candle tips and long tubes. And now there’s one as thin as wallpaper. The slim LED, described in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, even gives off a warm, sun-like glow. 🌞 Read about how researchers created such a thin light source with quantum dots: https://brnw.ch/21wWC5f

ABCChem 2026 is accepting symposium proposals for its meeting in Brazil on December 15–18! The meeting’s theme is “Chemistry for Global Impact: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Innovation.” Submit by December 1: https://brnw.ch/21wWBO1

Turning trash into tech? Researchers have developed a heat-based method to convert single-use plastic water bottles into materials for energy storage devices like supercapacitors. 🔋The upcycled supercapacitor outperformed a conventional device made with glass fiber, the team reports in ACS’ Energy & Fuels. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wWAz6