Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
Bioinspired Soft Robots based on Organic Polymer-Crystal Hybrid Materials with Response to Temperature and Humidity
In this report, we highlight the synergistic enhancement in performance achieved through the integration of organic molecular crystals and polymers, resulting in a hybrid materials class with added hygroresponsive and thermally responsive functionalities.
Native label-free protein sugars are cleaner and sweeter to identify, quantitate, and taste using CE-MS!
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https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-37365-4
Stereoselective conjugate cyanation of enals by combining photoredox and organocatalysis
By combining asymmetric organocatalysis and photoredox catalysis, we report an “umpolung” strategy for the first enantioselective β-cyanation of enals without formation of cyanohydrin. This strategy also enabled asymmetric formation of 1,6-dicarbonyl compounds through cross-electrophile coupling.
Photocatalytic H2O2 Production with both O2 Reduction and Water Oxidation
The efficient production of H2O2 from only H2O and O2 was realized by a self-assembled porphyrin-based photocatalyst, and the effect of carboxylic groups in the water oxidation to produce H2O2 was revealed.
