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UCLA Chemists Challenge a Century-Old Rule in Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

UCLA Chemists Challenge a Century-Old Rule in Organic Chemistry

UCLA chemists challenge Bredt's rule, demonstrating that anti-Bredt olefins can be synthesized, paving the way for innovative applications in pharmaceutical research.

Nov 3, 2024 Mayur Tembhare
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Producing ammonia through electrochemical processes could reduce carbon dioxide emissions
Organic Chemistry

Producing ammonia through electrochemical processes could reduce carbon dioxide emissions

Ammonia is commonly used in fertilizer because it has the highest nitrogen content of commercial fertilizers, making it essential for crop production. However, two …

Apr 9, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level
Organic Chemistry

Computerized, rolling DNA motors move molecular robotics to next level

Chemists integrated computer functions into rolling DNA-based motors, opening a new realm of possibilities for miniature, molecular robots. These DNA-based motors combine computational power …

Apr 8, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Researchers’ novel tool to help develop safer pesticides
Organic Chemistry

Researchers’ novel tool to help develop safer pesticides

Researchers have developed a new computational approach to rapidly screen pesticides for safety, performance and how long they will endure in the environment. Moreover, …

Mar 31, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Cheap, eco-friendly catalyst opens new possibilities for organic molecules built from pyruvate
Organic Chemistry

Cheap, eco-friendly catalyst opens new possibilities for organic molecules built from pyruvate

Chemists have developed an organic catalyst that can drive reactions using pyruvate -- a key biomolecule in many metabolic pathways -- that are difficult …

Mar 25, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Conversion process turns pollution into cash
Organic Chemistry

Conversion process turns pollution into cash

Engineers have developed a promising electrochemical system to convert emissions from chemical and power plants into useful products while addressing climate change.

Mar 19, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon
Organic Chemistry

Cheaper, more efficient ways to capture carbon

Researchers have developed a new tool that could lead to more efficient and cheaper technologies for capturing heat-trapping gases from the atmosphere and converting …

Mar 17, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Using ions to find molecules
Organic Chemistry

Using ions to find molecules

When we think of ions, we usually think of single atoms that have lost or gained some electrons, but entire molecules can also become …

Mar 12, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Using raw materials more sustainably
Organic Chemistry

Using raw materials more sustainably

Insights into the oxidation of hydrocarbons at vanadium pentoxide pave the way for a new catalyst design.

Mar 8, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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Discovered: An easier way to create 'flexible diamonds'
Organic Chemistry

Discovered: An easier way to create 'flexible diamonds'

As hard as diamond and as flexible as plastic, highly sought-after diamond nanothreads would be poised to revolutionize our world -- if they weren't …

Mar 3, 2022 Mayur Tembhare
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