All Matter articles – Page 116
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ResearchHypervalent iodine reagent’s aversion to conversion
A case of mistaken identity inspires a closer look at the structural stability of Togni reagent I
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PodcastSodium hypochlorite
What do hygienic work surfaces have in common with 19th century French violins? Brian Clegg finds out.
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ResearchChemists unravel their carbon ramen
Noodle-like nanostructures emerge as a cheap alternative to graphene
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ResearchNew type of hydrogen bond discovered
First non-classical hydrogen bond involving boron–hydrogen to π-system observed
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ResearchSiligraphene gets serious about solar cells
Calculations put forward a promising 2D optoelectronic material
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ResearchMolecular surgery stitches up water dimer in fullerene cage
First isolation of dimer to aid fundamental studies of hydrogen bonding
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ResearchChemists get the ball rolling on titanium oxide fullerenes
Titanium oxide nanocluster has been captured under electron microscope
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ResearchTouch sensitive super stretchy skin shows promise for soft robots
Material can stretch to nearly five times its original length and emit different colours
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ResearchNew photocatalyst shows promise for fuel production
Converts carbon monoxide into high-value hydrocarbons
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ResearchElectrostatic field powers up reaction rate
Applying electrical potential to Diels-Alder system confirms prediction of catalytic effect that defies received chemical wisdom
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ResearchNanosynthesis under flow is far less slow
‘Dial-a-particle’ strategy tunes the size and shape of nanostructures
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ResearchCatalyst offers cheaper route to disinfect water
Nanoparticles can be used to produce small amounts of hydrogen peroxide with less precious metals in straightforward process
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ResearchChemists hit a top synthetic target with pyramidal compounds
Non-classical covalent pyramidanes surprise with high bonding ionicity
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ResearchSlippery slope to harvesting water from air
Surface draws inspiration from a beetle, cactus and carnivorous plant to capture condensation 10 times better than state-of-the-art materials
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Research3D printed graphene aerogels take shape
Technique holds potential to fabricate ultra-light structures with architectures tailored for specific applications
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ResearchPenguin feathers’ ice-resistant design revealed
Polymer surface based on feathers might one day lead to coating to protect ship and planes from deadly build-ups of ice