Catalysis – Page 19
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ResearchNew organic catalysts mimic vertebrate vision
The use of light-absorbing chiral iminium ions enables novel syntheses
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ResearchCatalyst fuels hydrogen car vision
Platinum–molybdenum carbide expedites hydrogen formation from water and methanol
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ResearchTamed radicals expand chemical space
A method to functionalise complex molecules with catalytic radicals could expand chemical libraries of the drug and agrochemical industry
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ResearchQuantum dot first for carbon–carbon bond photocatalysis
Cheap nanosized semiconductors rival expensive precious metal catalysts in photoredox reactions
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ResearchNanoparticles mimic enzyme to reduce toxins in cigarette smoke
Cigarette filters containing copper nanoparticles could reduce the harmful effects of smoking
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ResearchZeolite catalysts tailored to specific chemical reactions
Molecules that mimic shapes of transition states of important industrial reactions help to build better catalysts
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ResearchCatalytic glassware makes metal recycling easy
Flasks with built-in nanoparticles allows chemists to easily reuse valuable catalysts
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ResearchCloudy with a chance of catalysis
Simulation of hydrogen bond interactions gives valuable new insights into how acid rain forms
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ResearchUnusual metathesis catalyst holds stereoselectivity promise
Molybdenum catalyst can make Z -trifluoromethyl-substituted olefins useful for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and materials
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ResearchParasitic enzyme breaks down barriers to inositols
Flow process using a protozoan enzyme permits affordable, large-scale inositol production
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ResearchTemperature drop triggers chirality twist
Asymmetric reaction’s enantioselectivity turned on its head
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ResearchEarth-abundant metal catalyst activation made simple
Cheap metals put to work catalysing a range of reactions including basic carbon–carbon bond formation
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ResearchEngineered enzyme first to forge carbon–silicon bond
Protein offers new way to synthesise organosilicon compounds
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ResearchWhen life gives you lemons, make catalysts
Lemon juice both biocatalyst and solvent in the synthesis of organic compounds
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Research'Robo-chemist' optimises reactions in one day
Intelligent automated reactor drastically cuts time it takes to optimise cross-coupling reactions
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Research3...2...1... micro-ignition!
Scientists design microrockets with first ever built-in delayed ignition system
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NewsWax pills for safe and simple olefin metathesis hit the market
Capsules preserve air-sensitive chemicals and forego need for glove boxes
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FeatureSupraheroes
The three winners of this year’s chemistry Nobel gave chemists the tools to make molecules into machines. Emma Stoye assembles the story
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ResearchPlastics synthesis goes green
Enzyme-catalysed polymerisation could lead to sustainable plastics