Trace additive cleans up Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
For almost a century, the industrial Fischer-Tropsch (FT) process has been used to convert syngas—a blend of carbon…
Nitroamines power a less explosive Sandmeyer reaction alternative
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study have come up with a…
Chemistry in Pictures: Pragmatic beauty
1,2,3-Triazole aldehyde is a common stop along many synthetic routes in organometallic chemistry, according to Anna Heleveria,…
Atom swap unlocks a world of 4-membered rings
Oxetanes and other four-sided molecular rings have become increasingly common in drug design thanks to their small…
Leaf-like device for greener chemical production
The chemical industry remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels to synthesize everyday products such as plastics, cosmetics,…