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New Pathway to Polymers

New Pathway to Polymers

Single electron transfer radical coupling reaction opens way to room temperature telechelic polymer synthesis

Re-engineering Cell Walls

Re-engineering Cell Walls

First example of engineering pathogenic Gram-positive bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus, to incorporate non-native small molecules

Stop Evaporation Losses

Stop Evaporation Losses

A single molecular film prevents water loss through evaporation in water reservoir in Singapore

1st Industrial-scale MOF Synthesis

1st Industrial-scale MOF Synthesis

Method developed for solvent-free industrial-scale manufacture of MOFs for better gas storage - new opportunities for natural gas-powered vehicles

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Shake, Rattle and Roll

Actuator devices, which make cell phones vibrate, could be more efficient by aligning nanotubes in polymer composites

Reading Electrons

Reading Electrons

Quantum computers are a step closer thanks to detector that gives fast and accurate reading of electron spin

Ozone on the Lungs

Ozone on the Lungs

Neutron reflection and surface pressure measurements follow the effect of ozone on the phospholipid layer in lungs

Spice of Life

Spice of Life

New delivery method for main component of turmeric could have multiple health benefits

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2010 was awarded to Wiley author Prof. Ei-ichi Negishi along with Richard Heck and Akira Suzuki