From plastics to pharmaceuticals, a new discovery sparks chain reactions

After years of research, international experts have confirmed the discovery of a new chemical reaction, launching new ...
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'Major Discovery': After Years of Research, Scientists Found a New Chemical Reaction

Laboratory equipment used in chemistry research. (Rapeepong Puttakumwong/Moment/Getty Images) A peculiar observation during laboratory experiments has led researchers to the breakthrough of a lifetime ...

Researchers Unlocked A New Chemical Reaction That Opens New Avenues In Drug Development, Protein Science

The new reaction enables selective modification of anti-cancer drugs, rapid synthesis of medicinal compounds, and production of recyclable polymers, enhancing drug and materials science.
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With just a little electricity, researchers boost common catalytic reactions

A simple new technique could boost the efficiency of some key chemical processing, by up to a factor of 100,000, researchers report. The reactions are at the heart of petrochemical processing, ...
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Visualizing short-lived intermediate compounds produced during chemical reactions

Immobilizing small synthetic molecules inside protein crystals proves to be a promising avenue for studying intermediate compounds formed during chemical reactions, scientists report. By integrating ...
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Reactions: Green chemistry, cost cutting, and ‘gold standard’ science

I read with considerable interest the editorial “ ‘No Excuses’ for the Future of Green Chemistry” (C&EN, June 2/9, 2025, page 2) and the first installment of the new column on green chemistry, “The ...