The synthesis of octahedral [Ru(bipy)3]2+ complexes in enantiopure form has been achieved through the use of a chiral sulfoxide auxiliary
Chiral Auxillary
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Spider-Silk Formation
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Gelators based on natural sugar compounds bind oil on water surfaces
Matthias Beller Awarded
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Electrodes Reveal Tumors
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