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Reactive Reports Issue 33 David Bradley |
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Chemistry World January 25, 2013 Laura Howes |
Switchable catenane ready for data storage A quick experiment at the start of a PhD has resulted in a stable organic compound with four unpaired electrons. The researchers are now investigating this unusual structure for applications in batteries and data storage. |