Highlights
C&EN: Precise deuteration eases ‘heavy drug’ synthesis
10 September 2026Nickel catalyst swaps hydrogen for deuterium to produce drugs that are metabolized more slowly.
Engineering: Can ‘Superwood’ Replace Concrete and Steel?
25 August 2026Engineered woods aim to curb construction’s climate emissions.
ACS Central Science: These Graphene Experts Are Trying to Close the Reproducibility Gap in Two-Dimensional Materials Research
14 May 2026Too much work on graphene and related materials cannot be repeated — a problem that wastes time and holds back commercialization. New rules could help solve it.
C&EN Talented 12: Aisulu Aitbekova
13 May 2026Combining light and heat to produce sustainable chemicals.
C&EN Talented 12: Martina Benešová-Schäfer
13 May 2026Building targeting systems for radioactive cancer treatments.
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Author Archives: Mark Peplow
C&EN: Accuracy of COVID-19 antibody tests questioned
Systematic review finds that the quality of diagnostic results strongly depends on when patient samples were taken.
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C&EN: Developing countries face diagnostic challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic surges
The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics is at the forefront of efforts to expand testing in low- and middle-income countries.
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C&EN: Electrochemistry cuts CO₂ footprint of synthesizing ethylene oxide
Strategy adds to toolkit for greening the chemical industry.
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C&EN: X-ray method solves mystery of metallic ammonia
Researchers study how solvated electrons behave inside the classic reagent used in Birch reductions.
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C&EN: Genetically-engineered malaria vaccines show promise in the clinic
Inoculating people with weakened parasites may generate stronger immune response than the current malaria vaccine.
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C&EN: Artemisinin raises hopes and fears amid COVID-19
Researchers test Artemisia annua extracts against the novel coronavirus, while the WHO cautions that herbal remedies made from the plant could boost malaria resistance.
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C&EN: Magnetic liquid frees microfluidics from friction
Conveyor-belt effect in the liquid speeds sensitive cell samples with less pressure.
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C&EN: Simple synthesis for shapeshifting molecules
Bullvalene’s constant metamorphosis could be exploited in sensing applications.
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C&EN: Porous ionic liquid captures alcohols and CFCs
Cage-like structures could enable selective separations in continuous-flow systems.
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C&EN: Boron-nitrogen compound is close cousin of benzene
The latest ‘inorganic benzene’ has pronounced aromaticity.
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