Biodegradable gadolinium contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been developed by researchers in China
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Straightforward Synthesis of Phenanthrenes
Phenanthrenes synthesized in a straightforward manner from arenes and styrenes by using cross dehydrogenative coupling
Metal-Organic Framework for Rotaxanes
Metal-organic framework based on a [2]rotaxane stops random dispersion and incoherent motion seen with rotaxanes in solution
Single Phase Ionic Liquid/Water Mixtures
Ionic liquids can function as solvents even if water is present after all. The discovery opens up a new range of applications
Anti-inflammatory Response to Certain Foods
Foods high in polyphenols could help reduce chronic inflammation and the diseases associated with it
Towards White LEDs
Ultrasmall cadmium selenide nanocrystals can glow with a bright, white light, according to US researchers
Soluble Water-oxidation Electrocatalyst
Water-soluble electrochemical catalyst based on a copper–bipyridine complex that can oxidize water to oxygen
Silicon Nanosponges for Cellular Patterning
Microscopic patterning of mammalian cells using inorganic nanosponges could facilitate new tissue engineering technology
Unnatural Amino Acids
Engineering methylaspartate ammonia lyase has helped researchers with the asymmetric synthesis of unnatural amino acids
CO2 Fixation by Ionic Liquids
Ionic liquids and polystyrene could be the key to fixing carbon dioxide in efforts to meet carbon emissions targets