Organic chemistry – Page 21
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         Research ResearchPlasmon-assisted click reaction reverses typical relationship between temperature and rateDecrease in temperature seems to extend lifetime of plasma-induced excited states, which increases probability of reaction occurring 
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         Research ResearchProgrammed cyclodextrin synthesis picks out specific molecule from 117,655 possibilitiesThioacetate orienting group allows for fine-tuned cyclodextrin functionalisation 
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         Opinion OpinionFive lessons from the career journey of an accidental chemistTip and tricks from dilutions to the excellent properties of lab floors 
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         Research ResearchNeural network based on autocatalytic reaction performs image classificationClick reaction between small organic molecules used to execute a computing task 
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         Research ResearchWarped nanographene at odds with aromaticityScientists discover a π-electron circuit with an odd number of electrons in a polycyclic system 
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         Research ResearchCoordinative bonding to carbon more nuanced than first thoughtNew insights from valence bond theory enhance understanding of bonding in carbones 
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         Research ResearchDouble bond metathesis extended to germanium compoundsPartner swapping reaction carried out with digermene compounds, with no need for a catalyst 
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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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         Opinion OpinionSpace, energy and synthetic half-reactionsMatching driving forces with intermediates to predict new chemistry 
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         Research ResearchAmine might end palladium’s reign over classic cross coupling reactionSuzuki reaction now comes in an organocatalysed format 
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         Research ResearchNitrogen radical chemistry sees the lightDaniele Leonori explains how his group is taking inspiration from 30-year-old chemistry to devise shorter syntheses for bioactive compounds 
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         Research ResearchElectric fields flick the quantum-tunnelling switch in cold reactionsReaction kinetics affected by direction of external electric field under cryogenic conditions 
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         Research ResearchThe hole story of how cage molecules could transform synthesis and separationChemists are getting to grips with how to put molecules inside other molecules and how this could protect highly reactive reagents and create enzyme-like catalysts 
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         Opinion OpinionBert Meijer: ‘I'm in love with molecules’The pioneering organic chemist discusses the rewards of working with young people and the role of chemistry in fighting Covid-19 
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         Research ResearchDFT boosts machine-learning models of nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactionsBest of both worlds for computational organic chemistry predictions 
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         Research ResearchMechanochemistry makes ammonia under mild conditionsBall-milling process could reduce energy consumption associated with key fertiliser feedstock 
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         Research Research258-atom endless knot created with thiazole ligandsClosed loop structure resembles Celtic and Buddhist symbols 
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         Research ResearchIntricate supramolecular rosette demonstrates power of cooperative interactionsRosette assembles inside porphyrin nanoring when all components are present