Research Articles
Green vs. Sustainable Chemistry: It's More Than Just a Shade of Difference
Understanding the fundamental distinction between green chemistry and sustainable chemistry - from molecular design to holistic lifecycle thinking.
The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Unlocking the Secrets of Silty Loam and Loamy Sand Soils
Explore the fascinating world of soil science through the comparison of silty loam from Merzenhausen and loamy sand from Kaldenkirchen, and discover how these soils impact environmental health.
Green Chemistry: Chemical Technology Symbiotic with the Environment
Explore how green chemistry represents a paradigm shift in designing chemical products and processes that work in harmony with the environment.
The City's Dirty Secret: How Urban Grime Recycles Toxics in Plain Sight
Discover how urban grime acts as a chemical factory, recycling harmful toxins back into the air we breathe.
Biochemical Sleuths: Nature's Strategies for Detecting and Detoxifying a Polluted World
Explore how biochemical strategies using RNA biosensors and microbial detoxification are revolutionizing environmental protection against toxic chemicals.
COVID-19 and Beyond: Our Selections for the Best ES&T Letters Papers in 2020
Exploring the most impactful COVID-19 research published in ES&T Letters during 2020, highlighting how environmental science provided innovative solutions to a public health crisis.
H2O & You: The Secret Chemical Life of Your Drinking Water
Discover the fascinating chemistry behind your drinking water. Learn about pH, hardness, chlorine, and how to test your own water in this engaging science article for students.