Solutions of 1,6-hexanediamine and sebacoyl chloride are poured carefully into the same container. Nylon polymer forms at the interface of the two layers and can be pulled continuously from the ...

Aluminum foil added to bromine produces heat and flames. The effect is enhanced by red bromine fumes present in the reaction container. 2Al(s) + 3Br 2 (l) → 2AlBr 3 (s) Note: Aluminum bromide also ...

Nitrogen Triiodide is a very unstable substance that can explode. The synthesis of Nitrogen Triiodide is a very unstable substance that can explode when something comes into contact with it. Otherwise ...

Researchers develop a one pot process to transform aromatic ketones to esters, offering advancements in pharmaceutical synthesis and materials science. Aromatic ketones have traditionally been ...

Recent technological advances have opened new possibilities for the efficient and sustainable synthesis of various valuable chemicals. Some of these advances rely on nanotechnologies, systems or ...

In agriculture and medicine, isothiourea plays an important role as an important synthetic intermediate. As well as being potent inhibitors of biological targets, isothioureas can be used as ...

Strecker synthesis is one of several means of producing α-amino acids. α-amino acids are molecules, which contain an amine and carboxylic group that are separated by a single carbon (the α-carbon).

PNAS is the world's most-cited multidisciplinary scientific serial. It publishes high-impact research reports, commentaries, perspectives, reviews, colloquium papers, and actions of the Academy. In ...

Superhydrides are materials that can store significantly more hydrogen than conventional hydrides and present a highly promising option for applications such as hydrogen storage and superconducting ...

The world's first demonstration project for direct solar fuel synthesis started operation in Lanzhou, China on Jan. 17, 2020. The project represents that China now takes the first step in the world ...