All Matter articles – Page 47
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ResearchDNA instructions pack proteins into unique crystal structures
Process could aid discovery of materials that exploit specific protein functions, such as drug molecules or biocatalysts
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ResearchFirst ever observation of a neon-containing anion
Showing that a superelectrophilic anion can bind the noble gas crosses hurdle on path to making a stable neon compound
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ResearchNew type of bond is the first to defy actinide contraction trend
Bonds discovered in metallacycles are unique to the 5f elements
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FeatureThe Middle East’s synchrotron is open Sesame
How difficult is it to build a world-class research facility in the Middle East? Kit Chapman investigates
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ResearchWhiskey webs could snare counterfeiters
Unique patterns formed by whiskey residues could aid investigations into imitation liquors
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NewsCracking down on corrosion with Hexigone Inhibitors
Intelli-ion technology provides non-toxic, chromium-free protection from corrosion
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ResearchCounterintuitive catalyst gives purer products when used in less enantiopure form
Unusual example of ‘hyperpositive’ nonlinear effect is a first for asymmetric catalysis
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ResearchMechanical protecting group shields molecules from stress and strain
Catenane makes force-activated molecules more resistant mechanical bond breaking
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ResearchStructure-based AI tool can predict wide range of very different reactions
Molecular properties, enantioselectivities, yields and relative conversion can all be modelled by the same program
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ResearchAutomated radial synthesis could usher in era of chemistry ‘server farms’
System to streamline small molecule production could bring state-of-the-art chemistry to many more teams
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ResearchEarly warning signals in chemical system akin to those of stock markets and ecosystems
Prior to collapse, critical slowing down observed in oscillating chemical system
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ResearchRotaxane–gold complex is in good shape for catalysis
A new type of catalyst containing a mechanically planar chiral rotaxane shows promise for organic synthesis
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ResearchA whole new world for barium, including first ever non-ionic barium fluoride
Ligand tames barium, making precursor to first barium–tin and first molecular barium–fluorine bond
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ResearchFossilised bones inspire long-term DNA data storage
Earth alkali salts found to stabilise synthetic DNA
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ResearchUnlocking geological time capsules with analytical chemistry
Blavatnik award winner Kirsty Penkman discusses her research developing techniques to date fossils
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ResearchAutomatic conformer investigator takes tedium out of exploring low-energy chemical space
Quantum chemical calculations drive program that quickly and easily builds up plausible ensembles of molecular conformers
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ResearchFirst three-component artificial immune system made of DNA-studded gold nanomachines
DNA machines could interface with biological systems to make intelligent medicines
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ResearchPlatinum makes PVC production greener and cheaper
A new single-atom catalyst could replace toxic mercury in the manufacture of vinyl chloride
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ResearchRegiodivergent synthesis creates various medium-sized rings from same reagents
Temperature and solvent direct reaction output
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OpinionThe indomitable Toshiko Mayeda
Matthew Shindell traces one female scientist’s story from an internment camp to studying the chemistry of the solar system