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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.
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
Using raw materials more sustainably
Insights into the oxidation of hydrocarbons at vanadium pentoxide pave the way for a new catalyst design.
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 …