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  - Interstellar chemistry: The state of hydroxide this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 17 December 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.293
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    Yuan, K. et al. Nonadiabatic dissociation dynamics in H₂O: Competition between rotationally and nonrotationally mediated pathways. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 105, 19148–19153 (2008).
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  - DNA hybridization: Base by base
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 10 December 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.287
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    Chen, X., Zhou, Y., Qu, P. & Zhao, X. S. Base-by-Base dynamics in DNA hybridization probed by fluorescence correlation spectroscopy. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi:10.1021/ja804628x (2008).
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  - Photonic crystals: Labelled spheres
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 10 December 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.288
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    Zhao, Y. J. et al. Encoded porous beads for label-free multiplex detection of tumor markers. Adv. Mater. doi:10.1002/adma.200802339 (2008).
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  - Phase transitions: Activated by carbon dioxide this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 10 December 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.291
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    Zhang, J., Han, B., Li, W., Zhao, Y. & Hou, M. Reversible switching of lamellar liquid crystals into micellar solutions using CO₂. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi:10.1002/anie.200803753 (2008).
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  - Molecular machines: Rotor brigade this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 03 December 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.284
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    Gao, L. et al. Constructing an array of anchored single-molecule rotors on gold surfaces. Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, 197209 (2008).
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  - Fullerenes: Building with boron
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 19 November 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.274
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    Yan, Q. B., Sheng, X. L., Zheng, Q. R., Zhang, L. Z. & Su, G. Family of boron fullerenes: General constructing schemes, electron counting rule, and ab initio calculations. Phys. Rev. B 78, 201401 (2008).
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  - Quantum mechanics: Beyond the Born supremacy this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 12 November 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.267
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    Wang, X. et al. The extent of non–Born-Oppenheimer coupling in the reaction of Cl(²P) with para-H₂. Science 322, 573–576 (2008).
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  - Halogen bonding: Pulling together this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 05 November 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.258
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    Li, Q. et al. Cooperativity between the halogen bond and the hydrogen bond in H₃NXYHF complexes (X, Y = F, Cl, Br). ChemPhysChem 9, 2265–2269 (2008).
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  - Nanoparticles: A star for catalysis
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 05 November 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.262
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    Liao, H. G., Jiang, Y. X., Zhou, Z. Y., Chen, S. P. & Sun, S. G. Shape-controlled synthesis of gold nanoparticles in deep eutectic solvents for studies of structure–functionality relationships in electrocatalysis. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200803202 (2008).
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  - Combustion: Defying statistics
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 29 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.255
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    Sun, Z. et al. State-to-state dynamics of H + O₂ reaction, evidence for nonstatistical behavior. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi: 10.1021/ja8068616 (2008).
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  - Organic synthesis: Carbon to carbon this content is Open !
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 29 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.256
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    Lin, S., Song, C. X., Cai, G. X., Wang, W. H. & Shi, Z. J. Intra/intermolecular direct allylic alkylation via Pd(II)-catalyzed allylic C–H Activation. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130, 12901–12903 (2008).
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  - Nanotubes: Look what hatched!
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 22 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.249
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    Geng, B., Zhan, F., Jiang, H., Guo, Y. & Xing, Z. Egg albumin as a nanoreactor for growing single-crystalline Fe₃O₄ nanotubes with high yields. Chem. Commun. doi: 10.1039/b813071j (2008).
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  - Supramolecular chemistry: Natural order
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 22 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.250
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    Zhang, X. et al. One- or semi-two-dimensional organic nanocrystals induced by directional supramolecular interactions. J. Phys. Chem. C doi: 10.1021/jp803572f (2008).
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  - Fluorescent spectroscopy: Mercury exposed this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 15 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.240
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    Zhang, X., Xiao, Y. & Qian, X. A ratiometric fluorescent probe based on FRET for imaging Hg²⁺ ions in living cells. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200803246 (2008).
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  - Dinitrogen cleavage: Breaking up is hard
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 15 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.243
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    Li, J. & Li, S. Energetics and mechanism of dinitrogen cleavage at a mononuclear surface tantalum center: A new way of dinitrogen reduction. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200801668 (2008).
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  - Nanoparticles: Easy beadwork
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 08 October 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.237
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    Zhu, L., Xue, D. & Wang, Z. Metallic cation induced one–dimensional assembly of poly(acrylic acid)–1–dodecanethiol–stabilized gold nanoparticles. Langmuir doi: 10.1021/la802207m (2008).
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  - Hybrid materials: Well spread
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 24 September 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.223
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    Liu, X. et al. Organic–inorganic nanohybrids via directly grafting gold nanoparticles onto conjugated copolymers through the Diels–Alder reaction. Langmuir doi: 10.1021/la8020639 (2008).
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  - Porous materials: Forced to order
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 24 September 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.224
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    You, B. et al. A facile method for fabrication of ordered porous polymer films. Macromolecules doi: 10.1021/ma801417c (2008).
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  - Copper sensors: Done with a click
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 03 September 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.203
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    Zhou, Y., Wang, S., Zhang, K. & Jiang, X. Visual detection of copper(II) by azide- and alkyne-functionalized gold nanoparticles using click chemistry. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200802317 (2008).
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  - Biosensors: Infiltrate to enhance
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 27 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.201
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    Li, M. et al. Ultrasensitive DNA detection using photonic crystals. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200801998 (2008).
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  - Molecular self-assembly: Sort it out! this content is Open !
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 20 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.191
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    Wang, F. et al. Self-sorting organization of two heteroditopic monomers to supramolecular alternating copolymers. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi: 10.1021/ja8035465 (2008).
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  - Optical sensors: Small but versatile
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 20 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.192
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    Gu, F., Zhang, L., Yin, X. & Tong, L. Polymer single-nanowire optical sensors. Nano Lett. doi: 10.1021/nl8012314 (2008).
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  - Solar cells: A solid prospect
    Vicki Cleave
    Published online: 13 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.189
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    Bai, Y. et al. High-performance dye-sensitized solar cells based on solvent-free electrolytes produced from eutectic melts. Nature Mater. 7, 626–630 (2008).
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  - Carbon chemistry: Chain stores
    Vicky Cleave
    Published online: 13 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.190
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    Gao, G., Li, F., Xu, L., Liu, X. & Yang, Y. CO₂ coordination by inorganic polyoxoanion in water. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi: 10.1021/ja801560t (2008).
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  - Artificial photosynthesis: Stored in a tube this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 06 August 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.184
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    Zhang, X. F., Cui, X., Liu, Q. & Zhang, F. Multiple-charge separation in nanoscale artificial photosynthetic models. ChemPhysChem doi: 10.1002/cphc.200800191 (2008).
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  - Esterification: Smelling gold
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 30 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.177
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    Su, F. Z. et al. Gold supported on nanocrystalline -Ga₂O₃ as a versatile bifunctional catalyst for facile oxidative transformation of alcohols, aldehydes, and acetals into esters. Chem. Eur. J. doi: 10.1002/chem.200800982 (2008).
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  - Carbon monoxide oxidation: Gold finds a partner this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 23 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.170
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    Liu, X., Wang, A., Wang, X., Mou, C. Y. & Zhang, T. Au–Cu alloy nanoparticles confined in SBA-15 as a highly efficient catalyst for CO oxidation. Chem. Comm. 27, 3187–3189 (2008).
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  - Atomic force microscopy: Here's a tip
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 16 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.161
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    Wang, H. et al. Sequential electrochemical oxidation and site-selective growth of nanoparticles onto AFM probes. Langmuir doi: 10.1021/la800380p (2008).
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  - Nanowaste: Reduce, reuse, recycle this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 16 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.164
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    Liu, W. et al. Treatment of Cr^VI-containing Mg(OH)₂ nanowaste. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200800172 (2008).
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  - Screening methods: Looking for ligands
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 09 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.155
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    Zhou, Q. et al. Screening potential antitumor agents from natural plant extracts by G-quadruplex recognition and NMR methods. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200800913 (2008).
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  - Molecular devices: Secured login this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 09 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.156
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    Sun, W. et al. A fluorescent-switch-based computing platform in defending information risk. Chem. Eur. J. doi: 10.1002/chem.200800576 (2008).
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  - Chlorofullerenes: Pineapples and planets this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 02 July 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.154
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    Han, X. et al. Crystal structures of Saturn-like C₅₀Cl₁₀ and pineapple-shaped C₆₄Cl₄: Geometric implications of double- and triple-pentagon-fused chlorofullerenes. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200800338 (2008).
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  - Organometallic superstructures: From wires to wheels
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 18 June 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.137
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    Lu, W., Chui, S. S. Y., Ng, K. M. & Che, C. M. A submicrometer wire-to-wheel metamorphism of hybrid tridentate cyclometalated platinum(II) complexes. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200704450 (2008).
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  - Cell-surface analysis: Competing carbohydrates
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 04 June 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.125
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    Ding, L., Cheng, W., Wang, X., Ding, S. & Ju, H. Carbohydrate monolayer strategy for electrochemical assay of cell surface carbohydrate. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi: 10.1021/ja801468b (2008).
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  - Electrochemical DNA sensors: Turn on the signal this content is Open !
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 21 May 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.113
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    Liu, G. et al. An enzyme-based E-DNA sensor for sequence-specific detection of femtomolar DNA targets. J. Am. Chem. Soc. doi: 10.1021/ja800554t (2008).
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  - Wine maturation: Voltage to vintage
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 23 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.93
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    Zeng, X. A., Yu, S. J., Zhang, L. & Chen, X. D. The effects of AC electric field on wine maturation. Innovat. Food Sci. Emerg. Techol. doi: 10.1016/j.ifset.2008.03.002 (2008).
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  - Coal production: Blue energy this content is Open !
    Tim Reid
    Published online: 16 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.84
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    Wang, X. et al. Pyrolytic simulation experiments on the role of water in natural gas generation from coal. Int. J. Coal Geol. doi: 10.1016/j.coal.2008.02.003 (2008).
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  - Diatomic solids: Distortion under pressure
    Wei Zeng
    Published online: 16 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.86
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    Zeng, Q. et al. A new phase of solid iodine with different molecular covalent bonds. Proc. Natl Acad. Sci. USA 105, 4999–5001 (2008).
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  - Carbon nanotubes: Body build-up
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 09 April 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.76
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    Yang, S. T. et al. Biodistribution of pristine single-walled carbon nanotubes in vivo. J. Phys. Chem. C 111, 17761–17764 (2007).
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  - Organic–inorganic hybrids: Connecting hand in hand
    Wei Zeng
    Published online: 19 March 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.62
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    Hao, J. et al. Unprecedented replacement of bridging oxygen atoms in polyoxometalates with organic imido ligands. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.200704546 (2008).
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  - Heterometallic clusters: Making Russian dolls
    Wei Zeng
    Published online: 12 March 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.53
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    Kong, X. J. et al. A four-shell, nesting doll-like 3d–4f cluster containing 108 metal ions. Angew. Chem. Int. Edn doi: 10.1002/anie.200705731 (2008).
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  - Asymmetric catalysis: Chirally inspired
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 06 February 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.28
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    Yu, Z., Liu, X., Dong, Z., Xie, M. & Feng, X. An N,N'-dioxide/In(OTf)₃ catalyst for the asymmetric hetero-Diels–Alder reaction between Danishefsky's dienes and aldehydes: Application in the total synthesis of triketide. Angew. Chem. Int. Edn doi: 10.1002/anie.200704759 (2008).
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  - Porous assemblies: One of a kind
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 23 January 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.13
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    Li, G. et al. Self-assembly of a homochiral nanoscale metallacycle from a metallosalen complex for enantioselective separation. Angew. Chem. Int. Edn doi: 10.1002/anie.200704347 (2008).
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  - Zinc nanowire: Easy wiring
    Wei Zeng
    Published online: 16 January 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.10
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    Hu, J. Q., Chen, Z. W., Xie, J. S. & Yu, Y. A shortcut hydrothermal strategy for the synthesis of zinc nanowires. J. Phys. D 41, 032004 (2008).
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  - Fluorescent probes: A bright encoding strategy
    Anne Pichon
    Published online: 10 January 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.1
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    Wu, C. et al. Fluorescent core–shell silica nanoparticles as tunable precursors: Towards encoding and multifunctional nanoprobes. Chem. Commun. doi: 10.1039/b717038f (2007).
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  - Bond activation: A hazard-free approach this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 10 January 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.4
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    Li, B. J., Tian, S. L., Fang, Z. & Shi, Z. J. Multiple C–H activations to construct biologically active molecules in a process completely free of organohalogen and organometallic components. Angew. Chem. Int. Edn doi: 10.1002/anie.200704092 (2007).
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  - Organogels: Set in sound this content is Open !
    Felix Cheung
    Published online: 10 January 2008 | doi:10.1038/nchina.2008.6
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    Wu, J. et al. Ultrasound switch and thermal self-repair of morphology and surface wettability in a cholesterol-based self-assembly system. Angew. Chem. Int. Edn doi: 10.1002/anie.200703946 (2007).
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Interstellar chemistry: The state of hydroxide this content is Open !

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Phase transitions: Activated by carbon dioxide this content is Open !

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Molecular machines: Rotor brigade this content is Open !

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Quantum mechanics: Beyond the Born supremacy this content is Open !

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Halogen bonding: Pulling together this content is Open !

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Organic synthesis: Carbon to carbon this content is Open !

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Fluorescent spectroscopy: Mercury exposed this content is Open !

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Molecular self-assembly: Sort it out! this content is Open !

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Artificial photosynthesis: Stored in a tube this content is Open !

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Carbon monoxide oxidation: Gold finds a partner this content is Open !

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Nanowaste: Reduce, reuse, recycle this content is Open !

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Molecular devices: Secured login this content is Open !

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Chlorofullerenes: Pineapples and planets this content is Open !

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Electrochemical DNA sensors: Turn on the signal this content is Open !

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Coal production: Blue energy this content is Open !

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