Stepwise Synthesis of Copper Chains (IMAGE)

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University

Stepwise Synthesis of Copper Chains

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A cartoon by Dr. Rivada-Wheelaghan shows the simple stepwise process of copper atom chain synthesis using a dynamic ligand. Copper atoms can be added or removed one by one to make chains of different lengths.

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Orestes Rivada-Wheelaghan/OIST

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