Tag: Substrate (chemistry)

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Silicon-Based Catalyst Enables Selective Deuteration of Complex Molecules Under Mild Conditions

A breakthrough catalytic method using silicon frustrated Lewis pairs enables highly selective deuteration of amides and esters under nearly neutral conditions. The approach demonstrates broad applicability across pharmaceuticals, natural products, and even polymers while preserving molecular integrity.

Novel Catalytic System for Selective Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange

Researchers have developed a silicon-based frustrated Lewis pair catalytic system that enables precise α-deuteration of amides and esters under mild conditions, according to a recent study published in Nature Catalysis. The method reportedly overcomes traditional limitations in deuteration chemistry by operating under nearly neutral conditions, avoiding the hydrolysis problems that typically plague ester deuteration under strong basic conditions.

by Aaron Vale
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Breakthrough Temperature Sensor Mimics Human Skin Sensitivity for Smart Comfort Systems

Scientists have created temperature sensors with unprecedented sensitivity using innovative ion dynamics technology. These wearable devices can detect temperature changes as small as 0.008°C, outperforming human thermal receptors and enabling real-time comfort monitoring.

Revolutionary Temperature Sensing Technology

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking temperature sensor that reportedly mimics and even surpasses the sensitivity of human thermal receptors, according to recent scientific reports. The new silica-in-ionogel (SIG) sensors demonstrate an extraordinary sensitivity of 0.008°C, significantly exceeding the 0.02°C sensitivity of natural human thermal receptors, sources indicate.

by Aaron Vale