All zinc articles
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ResearchMetallic snowflakes made in liquid metal solvents
Striking shape-controlled structures inspired by ice crystals
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ResearchClever carbene synthesis replaces notoriously hazardous chemistry
Reactive carbon compounds can now be made from aldehydes instead of explosive or unstable reagents
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ResearchZinc a double-edged sword when it comes to nickel catalysis
Mechanistic studies shed light on the role of zinc salts in cross-coupling reactions
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ResearchPhoto-rechargeable zinc-ion devices merge solar cell and battery tech
A low cost and stable battery that can recharge itself in sunlight could help make energy more accessible in developing rural areas
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ResearchBizarre bimetallic compounds break C–F bonds
First ever molecular Mg–Al bond constructed in study that reveals main group metal–metal bonds can readily react with aromatic fluorine
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ResearchUnpicking a unique molecular network
Computational modelling informs self-assembly solution
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ResearchLondon soil pollution worst on former Blitz bomb sites
Study links heavy metal enrichment to destruction of housing in 1940s
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ResearchAll-metal ion mimics carbonate
Seven month reaction delivers peculiar tin–bismuth anion that is first solution-stable all-metal carbonate analogue
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ResearchThe big bang theory inspires discovery of new compound BaZnGa!
Fictional physicist Sheldon Cooper’s catchphrase has been brought to life in the lab
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ResearchGiant ‘supersnowflakes’ start to lay
Self-assembled supramolecular structures overcome previous limitations
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ResearchZinc spark shows sperm the chequered flag
Researchers shed light on new explanation for how mammalian zygotes safeguard their survival
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ResearchNanomotors change up a gear with metal turbocharge
Metal complexation can speed up molecular motor 32 times
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ResearchMystery of black blotches on Smithsonian museum cleared up
Discolouration of iconic Washington, DC, building’s red stone is all down to a manganese oxide-rich rock varnish
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ResearchPurple bacteria signal zinc deficiency
Low-cost bacterial ‘litmus test’ could help identify nutrient-deficient populations
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