All articles by Mike Brown
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Tequila for your fuel tank
A plant normally used to make tequila could also be used as a replacement for petrol
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Pi-stacking better without the aromatics?
New computer models challenge convention wisdom about the role of aromatic groups in supramolecular interactions
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Metallic pick and mix with complexes
A simple method for removing a metal ion from the middle of a phthalocyanine could open doors to cheaper molecular storage devices
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Copper signals a colourful past
Trace elements uncover the pigmentation patterns in soft tissues of fossils
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Photosystems made using '3D Tetris'
Supramolecular structures from self-organising surface-initiated polymerisation (SOSIP) could lead to efficient solar power, experts say
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Polymers nanobrushes 'paint' the Mona Lisa in 3D
Masterpiece recreated using 3D polymer lithography technique that could improve advanced fabrication technologies
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Chemical 'Scotch Tape' separates out carbon nanotubes
Metallic and semiconducting carbon nanotubes can be peeled apart using a tape that has either amine or phenyl groups
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Sugars recruited in fight against persistent infections
Combining a sugar with an antibiotic could be a novel way to treat infections such as tuberculosis
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Turn on, tune in, power up
Nanoantennas that can 'pick up' a wide range of light wavelengths could be used to augment solar cells
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Carbon nanotubes in large panel displays
A new organic light-emitting transistor could make much larger flat screen televisions feasible
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Wealth of opportunity
Chemists in developing countries face unique challenges. But as Mike Brown discovers, for those willing to take them on, the benefits can be enormous
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One catalyst, two reactions
New tandem catalyst that can catalyse two separate, sequential reactions in one
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Mars chemistry reveals how red planet cooled
Data on thorium, silicon and iron gathered by the Mars Odyssey spacecraft has been used to build a thermal history
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Electrifying polymers
Using electricity instead of reducing agents to control ATRP eliminates impurities
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Molecules that walk, hop and jump
'Two legged' molecules move across a foothold-covered surface using three distinct mechanisms depending on the environment
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Exfoliating layered materials
Layered materials can be separated into individual sheets with enhanced electronic properties using a new quick and simple method
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Electrons charge down DNA molecular wire
DNA can be used as a molecular wire to effectively conduct electricity over long distances without being damaged
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Carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage
Researchers design 3D carbon-based nanotube matrix that can store and release hydrogen extremely efficiently
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Palladium helps gold catalyst go green
New gold-palladium nanoparticle catalyst converts toluene into widely used industrial intermediate without the need for environmentally unfriendly solvents