Researchers at the University of Missouri, in collaboration with Novartis Pharmaceuticals, have pioneered an eco-friendly electrochemistry technique that could revolutionize pharmaceutical manufacturing and clean energy production. The groundbreaking method uses micelles derived from natural amino acids and coconut oil combined with electricity to drive chemical reactions, offering a safer, non-toxic alternative to traditional electrochemical processes. These conventional methods often rely on harmful solvents and electrolytes, which can pose environmental and health risks. The innovation, led by Associate Professor Sachin Handa and graduate student Karanjeet Kaur, is both efficient and highly selective, making it a game-changer in the fields of drug development and clean energy technologies.

The process, known as micellar electrochemistry, leverages the unique properties of micelles—ball-shaped structures made from molecules that have one side that mixes with water and another that repels it. This dual nature allows micelles to function as efficient tools in electrochemical reactions, boosting their effectiveness without participating directly in the reaction. As a result, they remain stable and non-reactive, making them distinct from ionic micelles, which can interfere with the chemical processes they are intended to support. The discovery that these micelles can enhance electrochemical reactions without themselves reacting opens new possibilities for a wide range of applications in science and industry.

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