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Chemiker entwickeln Molekül für wichtigen Schritt hin zu künstlicher Fotosynthese

Ein Forschungsteam der Universität Basel hat ein neues Molekül entwickelt, das sich die Fotosynthese von Pflanzen zum Vorbild nimmt: Unter Lichteinfluss speichert es gleichzeitig zwei positive und zwei negative Ladungen. Ziel ist,…

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Lighting Up Zirconia: Eliminating and Seeing Surface Emission in Luminescent Nanomaterials

In nanomaterials, surface phenomena play a crucial role — and luminescence is no exception. Our recent research shows that by carefully engineering zirconia (ZrO₂) nanocrystals doped with lanthanide ions such as europium (Eu³⁺, shown in the…

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New Insights into Sustainable Photochemistry: Cr, Co, and Fe in the Spotlight

The research team led by Professor Oliver S. Wenger at the University of Basel has published three new articles in the "Journal of the American Chemical Society" that deepen our understanding of the photophysics and photochemistry of…

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Im Fokus: Silas Battisti sucht nach der besten Chemie

Einst wollte er Wein machen, heute tüftelt er an der Synthese von Naturstoffen – und am perfekten Pizzateig. Doktorand Silas Battisti hat einen Sinn für das ideale Zusammenspiel. In jeder Hinsicht.

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Optimiertes Enzym baut präzise komplexe Moleküle

Forschende der Universität Basel haben ein natürliches Enzym so verändert, dass es eine höchst anspruchsvolle chemische Reaktion katalysiert. Komplexe Moleküle für Arzneistoffe und Feinchemikalien könnten dadurch umweltfreundlicher und…

New: PhD Position in Single-Molecule Biophysics using Nanopore Trapping

More information on the research assistant position can be found here.

New: PhD Position in Single-Molecule Biophysics using Fluorescence & DyeCycling/FRET

More information on the research assistant position can be found here.

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Breaking Rules in Photochemistry: Unlocking Hidden Light Energy

Traditional synthetic chemistry often relies on multi-step procedures and thermal activation, making it both time consuming and energy intensive. Photochemistry offers a compelling alternative: by using light as a direct energy source,…

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Aromatic Ring-Opening Metathesis

Aromatic rings represent a fundamental structural motif in chemistry, frequently found in a broad range of important compounds, including biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, polymers, dyes, and fragrances. Chemical bonds with aromatic character,…

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Finding the formula of an artificial sponge

Researchers from the group of Prof. Jonathan De Roo have developed a simple methodology to determine the minimal formula of metal organic frameworks, by integrating information from organic and inorganic characterization techniques.

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