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Turning one into eight

Researchers have developed a straightforward process to create all eight possible variants of polypropionate building blocks from a single starting material. This technique enables the production of high-purity, specific variants needed in drug manufacture, potentially leading to more effective medicines.

SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateFeb 19, 2024

Smallest silicon particles light way for new sensors, materials

Purdue University researchers have developed a method to stabilize the surface of porous silicon, enabling its use in creating new types of drug-delivery systems and biological sensors. By functionalizing the surface with specific chemicals, scientists can tailor the material's response to specific chemical environments or cues.

SourcePurdue University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateSep 25, 2001