Author Archives: Mark Peplow

C&EN’s Talented 12: Raúl Hernández Sánchez

This supramolecular chemist uses molecular assemblies to purify water and develop clean energy catalysts.

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C&EN’s Talented 12: Charlotte Vogt

This spectroscopist probes catalysts to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

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C&EN: Chemists think outside the box to craft tricky cubanes

Using cubanes in place of benzene rings could help fine-tune the properties of drug candidates.

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C&EN: Porous pesticide carrier also promotes plant growth

Metal-organic framework deploys avermectins against citrus mites.

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C&EN: Chemists debate how to fuel molecular machines

As researchers develop efficient molecular fuels, they continue to wrestle with the fundamentals of how their machines work.

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C&EN: Copolymer could keep catheters bacteria-free

By reducing biofilm formation and bacterial swarming, this polymer may help to avert common infections.

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C&EN: Chain-link molecules form flexible networks

Catenated covalent organic frameworks could find use as additives or membranes.

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C&EN: Electric molecular motor charges ahead

Oscillating voltage prompts molecular rings to trundle around a circular track.

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C&EN: Battery anodes recycled in a flash

Jolt of electricity zaps impurities in graphite anodes, potentially offering a cheaper and greener recycling strategy.

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C&EN: These DNA nanoshells trap a broad spectrum of viruses

Using sugar chains as a ‘virus glue’ could help DNA origami structures become antiviral agents.

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