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Chemistry World April 30, 2013 Andy Extance |
Microreactors tame osmium tetroxide Researchers in South Korea and India have made microfluidic reactors that safely harness the synthetically powerful but noxious catalyst osmium tetroxide. |
Chemistry World April 30, 2013 Anthony King |
Lean green microbe machines For its proponents, algae hold the promise of a green and clean source of fuel, food and even drugs. What is the evidence? |
Chemistry World April 30, 2013 Derek Lowe |
Bespoke or bodged Chemists really don't have very much to complain about when it comes to our normal lab equipment. Ground glass joints and the like have been standardized for a long time now, and most of what's out there is perfectly fit for our uses. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2013 Zbigniew SzydAeo |
The secrets of alchemy For any self-respecting chemist or for anyone who is interested in the origins of chemistry, The Secrets of Alchemy by Lawrence Principe is a must read. |
Chemistry World April 29, 2013 Caryl Richards |
Protein origami sets scene for designer structures A world first in the art of protein origami has been attained with a novel method of folding a polypeptide chain into a three-dimensional tetrahedron. |
Chemistry World April 29, 2013 Michael Parkin |
Food safety test for harmful dye It may soon be easier to protect consumers from dangerous condiments thanks to an electrochemical method developed by Chinese scientists that can spot the toxic azo dye, Orange II. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2013 James Urquhart |
Filler to patch up ancient silk delicates Chinese researchers have found a way to restore and strengthen ancient, fragile silk fabrics using an enzyme-mediated reaction to fill in tiny cracks in the fibers. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2013 Charlie Quigg |
Inorganic nanosheet to enhance batteries A graphene inspired electrode material that could help batteries hold more power has been developed by Chinese scientists. The large surface area of these cobalt oxide nanosheets is key to their electrochemical performance. |
Chemistry World April 25, 2013 Andreas Barth |
Chemical bibliometrics Counting compounds instead of publications and citations opens new perspectives for data-based scientific discovery and it can complement and stimulate both experimental and theoretical research. |
Chemistry World April 24, 2013 James Urquhart |
Color changing nanoparticles inspired by deep sea denizens Inspired by the camouflage abilities of marine organisms, such as the cuttlefish, US researchers have created striped ellipsoid particles using controlled self-assembly of diblock copolymers. |
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