Science of Synthesis 4.13 - New update! (March 2019)
New volume available: Photocatalysis in Organic Synthesis, edited by B. König
This volume introduces the key basic concepts of photophysics and describes typical laboratory set-ups for photoredox catalysis.
Knowledge Update:
- Among the highlights is the major update by A. Gagnon et al. on the synthesis and application of bismuth compounds, an area which has seen much growth in recent years.
- Also of interest are the updates on carbamic acids and esters by J. Podlech, on tetraheterosubstituted methanes with a carbon-halogen bond by R. Zimmer et al. and on various alkenylsulfur compounds by R. Kawecki, as well as on oxetanes and oxetan-3-ones by R. A. Croft and J. A. Bull.
Read more about the latest update here (pdf).
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Mastering the Art of Scientific Publication While the electronic age has made the publication process easier and quicker, optimizing the structure of a scientific paper requires a certain degree of skill and proficiency. ACS Publications has been actively engaged in disseminating the basics of publication through Publication 101 videos and editorials, and in continuation of this spirit we have assembled this virtual issue. This issue draws together in one place these editorials that summarize the key steps involved in writing an effective paper, journal submission, review processes, and post-publication efforts. — From the Editorial by Jillian M. Buriak, Prashant V. Kamat, George C. Schatz, and Paul S. Weiss
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The power of evolution is revealed through the diversity of life. The 2018 Nobel Laureates in Chemistry have taken control of evolution and used it for purposes that bring the greatest benefit to humankind. Enzymes produced through directed evolution are used to manufacture everything from biofuels to pharmaceuticals. Antibodies evolved using a method called phage display can combat autoimmune diseases and in some cases cure metastatic cancer.
Enzyme Evolution
One half of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry is awarded to Frances H. Arnold. In 1993, she conducted the first directed evolution of enzymes, which are proteins that catalyse chemical reactions. Since then, she has refined the methods that are now routinely used to develop new catalysts. The uses of Frances Arnold’s enzymes include more environmentally friendly manufacturing of chemical substances, such as pharmaceuticals, and the production of renewable fuels for a greener transport sector.
Phage Display
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Antibody Evolution
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