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Nepali Chemist Dr Indira P Shrestha on Analytical Method Development

Analytical chemistry turns complex samples into evidence that can support a clinical decision, environmental policy, or product release. For chemists, method…

Hair dye chemistry: permanent and semi-permanent colour

Changing hair colour is a practical demonstration of organic chemistry. A formula must move through the cuticle, interact with keratin, and produce a shade…

Benzene in Indoor Air: What Australian Homes Need to Know

Benzene is a colourless, flammable aromatic hydrocarbon that finds its way into almost every enclosed space, including family homes in Sydney, Brisbane and…

Sourcing Chemistry Equipment in Nepal: A Practical Resource Guide for Researchers and Educators

Chemistry laboratories across South Asia depend on a complex network of suppliers, distributors, and importers to keep their benches stocked with reliable…

How to Detect Methanol in Alcoholic Beverages Using Simple Tests

Methanol is a toxic alcohol that can be present in illegally produced or contaminated drinks. It looks like ethanol, the alcohol found in beer, wine, and…

How pH Shapes Enzyme Activity in Chemical Systems

Enzymes are molecular workhorses whose behaviour is tightly governed by their chemical surroundings. Among the environmental variables that influence…

Dr Shyam S Khanal: A Nepali computational chemist in Australia

Dr Shyam S Khanal represents a generation of Nepali scientists who have taken their training beyond the Himalayas and into some of the most advanced research…

The Molecular Logic of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Dye-sensitized solar cells represent one of the most elegant examples of applied photochemistry, mimicking the light-harvesting step of photosynthesis through…

Performing a gravimetric analysis of barium sulfate

Gravimetric methods remain a cornerstone of classical analytical chemistry, valued for their precision and minimal reliance on expensive instrumentation. When…

Polymer Chemistry Through Dr Ganesh R Poudel’s Research

Polymer chemistry connects molecular design with the materials used in packaging, medical devices, construction, agriculture and electronics. For Nepali…