All articles by Fernando Gomollón-Bel – Page 5
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         Research ResearchBlue light triggers ‘unprecedented’ reaction in old catalystTraditional iridium intermediate switches from allylic substitution to cross coupling when exposed to blue light 
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         Research ResearchRecord-breaking molecular nanoribbon exhibits unique optoelectronic propertiesAssembled sequence of 53 aromatic rings has surprisingly high solubility 
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         Research ResearchAlkali cations boost carbon dioxide reduction into feedstock chemicalDiscovery enables continuous-flow electrolysers with industrial potential 
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         Research ResearchHydrogen bonding explains MOF’s shock-absorption abilitiesCombined experiments and simulations provide insights to develop more efficient shock absorbers with commercial applications 
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         Research ResearchCoffee pods and 3D printing combine to create cheap and quick Covid-19 testsRepurposed aluminium capsules enable a point-of-care test ideal for remote and low-income settings 
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         Careers CareersA free online guide to master Schlenk linesAndryj Borys shares his knowledge on air-sensitive chemistry through an open-access handbook and website 
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         Research ResearchElectrochemistry enables new, greener route to aromatic sulfonamidesOne-step, metal-free, scalable route synthesises key functional group in drug discovery 
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         Careers CareersPlanting the seeds of sustainable science educationMichele Raggio’s non-profit Seedscience supports teachers in developing countries as they grow their own education programmes 
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         Research ResearchZinc a double-edged sword when it comes to nickel catalysisMechanistic studies shed light on the role of zinc salts in cross-coupling reactions 
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         Research ResearchPasta-shaped structures explain chiral light emission in polymersEnhanced molecular model could lead to thinner and more efficient OLED displays 
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         Research ResearchAnimal tests reveal synthetic decoy protein protects against coronavirusProtein designed from scratch binds Sars-CoV-2 with high affinity and specificity 
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         Research ResearchSurface chemistry discovery points way to cheaper water splittingNew experiments reveal the true mechanism of electrocatalysed oxygen evolution reaction 
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         Research ResearchPeptides self-assemble to support growth of artificial tumoursCancer cells grown around bioengineered microfibres make an ideal model to test new chemotherapy drugs 
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         Research ResearchMechanochemistry shakes up carbon capture with simple way to trap gasWhen ground in a ball mill, solid lysine traps carbon dioxide in a quick and reversible manner 
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         Research ResearchAtoms in mixed-metal MOFs found to adopt predictable patternsMulti-metallic materials could be encoded with instructions for synthesis or separation 
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         Research ResearchRare trehalulose sugar found in stingless bee’s honeyStingless bee honey could be beneficial for diabetes patients as our body digests trehalulose more slowly than sucrose 
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         Research ResearchTriple mechanochemistry mechanism might be a first for organic chemistryDiscovery of how molecular tuning influences mechanism could be used in self-healing polymers or in plastics that break down upon mechanical activation 
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         Research ResearchMacrocycles slide freely across carbon nanotubesSimulations suggest macrocycles show superlubricity at room temperature 
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         Research ResearchUltrasound makes nano-waves, generating ‘green’ radicalsChemical engineers use high-frequency soundwaves to dissociate water without catalysts or electrolytes 
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         Research ResearchLaser carved copper catalysts unveil secrets of turning CO2 into fuelsSelectivity maps help identify optimal conditions to produce chemicals of choice