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Category: 6. Chemistry
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One-pot three-component synthesis of azaspirononatriene derivatives
All common reagents and solvents were purchased from Merck (Germany) and were used without further purification. The progress of all reactions and the purity of the products were monitored by TLC visualized with UV light. Melting points were…
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A new shape for energy storage: Cone and disc carbon structures offer new pathways for sodium-ion batteries
As global demand for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage surges, so does the need for affordable and sustainable battery technologies. A new study led by researchers from the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice…
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Making magnetic biomaterials | ScienceDaily
What if doctors could guide life-saving treatments through the body using only a magnet?
An interdisciplinary collaboration at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering is bringing that concept closer to reality with the…
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Giving companies room to grow | Opinion
There is a chronic shortage of laboratory space for UK companies that are starting up and scaling up. It’s not a new problem, and it’s been holding back growth of innovative firms for years. Chemistry World’s Julia Robinson has been…
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Molecular machines won a Nobel prize nine years ago, but we still can’t decide what one is | News
A new project aims to define the key terms used in the field of molecular machines. It is hoped that the new definitions will allow researchers to avoid semantic debates, and could help provide clarity in any future legal battles involving the…
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One of the biggest questions in Mars science may have been answered by the Curiosity rover | Research
Nasa’s rover Curiosity has discovered elusive pure carbonates on Mars, helping to solve the conundrum of how the planet was once warm enough to enable rivers to flow.1 What’s more, it also provides the first evidence of an ancient carbon…
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Take two polls to help Iupac define molecular machines | Opinion
Chemistry is a universal language. The rules and definitions of chemical nomenclature ensure that when someone in Lima, Peru says ‘dichloromethane’, a person on the other side of the world in Bangkok, Thailand, fully understands. This…
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‘Wood you believe it?’ Engineers fortify wood with eco-friendly nano-iron
Scientists and engineers are developing high-performance materials from eco-friendly sources like plant waste. A key component, lignocellulose — found in wood and many plants — can be easily collected and chemically modified to improve its…
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Breakthrough extends fuel cell lifespan beyond 200,000 hours, paving the way for clean long-haul trucking
For trucks and heavy-duty vehicles that must travel long distances without frequent, time-consuming charging stops, batteries often fall short. Hydrogen fuel cells — which can be refueled as quickly as traditional gasoline — offer a cleaner,…
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