Electrochemistry method using amino acids and coconut oil could reduce medicine costs and promote sustainability

University of Missouri researchers and collaborators have developed an innovative, eco-friendly chemical tool that harnesses the power of engineered "soapy" water and electricity to create reactions in a whole new way. This breakthrough electrochemistry method could reduce the cost of making medicines and support clean energy technology, including efforts to remove pre- and polyfluoroalkyls (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," from water. The study is published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition.