In all instances, the σ-hole was deeper and formed a stronger bond with the nucleophile NH 3. These findings advance our fundamental knowledge of non-covalent interactions based on σ- and π-holes and ...

Atomic force microscopy image of a DNA hexagonal network © PBL EPFL EPFL scientists have identified a new property, interface ...

Covalent bonding is a widely understood phenomenon that joins the atoms of a molecule by a shared electron pair. But in nature, patterns of molecules ...

New micellar technology from Rice University enables chemical reactions in water, lowering environmental impact and improving efficiency in chemical processes.

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new method for performing chemical reactions using water instead of toxic ...