Water-stable catalyst could bring carbon-bond chemistry closer to use in living cells
Researchers have developed a water-stable catalyst for olefin metathesis reactions. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient production of certain chemicals and products. The new catalyst is an improvement over previous versions that degraded quickly in aqueous environments.
Why it's good news: It brings us closer to using carbon-bond chemistry in living cells, which has applications in various fields including pharmaceuticals and natural product synthesis.
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