Chinese Academy of Sciences Jun 20 2025 Chinese scientists have developed a breakthrough process that significantly improves the efficiency and environmental friendliness of beta-blocker production-with a focus on the widely used compound propranolol, which plays a vital role in managing cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, arrhythmia, and angina. Led by Prof. ZHANG Xiqi at the Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the research team