All articles by Chemistry World
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Magnificent molecules
Acetylcysteine
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Targeting manganese fights the flu
A tweak allows a promising flu-fighting compound to latch onto both of the manganese atoms at the heart of a flu enzyme
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The longest carbon-carbon bond in chemistry
Use this cutting-edge research as a starter in your class
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Household chemicals: a surprising air pollutant
Use the summary slide of this cutting edge research in your class
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Healthier hair in just 10 minutes with graphene dye
It’s non-toxic and gives hair antistatic and thermal conductive properties
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Summer bees vulnerable to nanoparticles in fuel additives
Cerium oxide nanoparticles cause biochemical changes in honeybees
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Torn crystal reveals gecko's stickiness
The force behind a gecko’s sticky feet has been measured and modified
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Route to fiendishly complex marine molecule cut in half
Shortcut to promising natural product already in Alzheimer’s and HIV trials
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Mild method turns common mineral into fertiliser
Process could cut transportation costs and save farmers money
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Castable polymers made from castor beans could replace conventional plastics
Super-tough materials derived from inedible plants are lightweight, renewable and strong enough to use in vehicles
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Lemony chicken and a series of fortunate flavours
Citrus-flavoured sulfur compound found in fried chicken could replace unstable natural lemon aroma
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Lithium could hold key to sustainable ammonia synthesis
Cycling strategy leads to massive efficiency boost