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Robert Slinn

Robert Slinn is the guest "Slinn Pickings" columnist for ChemSpy.com, having previously written a column of the same name for sibling site ReactiveReports.com Robert is a Chartered Chemist (CChem), Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC). He has extensive experience in R&D: synthesis, analysis and analytical methods development; troubleshooting, consultancy, and teaching/training methods in industry and in academe. He is also a Visiting Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool and 'Physical Methods' author for the Specialist Periodical Report series 'Organophosphorus Chemistry', Royal Society of Chemistry, Cambridge, UK. Robert has worked alongside ChemSpy's David Bradley on several chemistry publications over the last couple of years (including the soon to be published Bedside Book of Chemistry) and is currently consultant researcher with David on a major report into the state of the pharma industry to be published as part of the IYC11 celebrations.

Los Alamos catalyst could jumpstart e-cars, green energy

June 5, 2013 – 5:00 pm
  • Los Alamos catalyst could jumpstart e-cars, green energy - Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have designed a new type of nanostructured-carbon-based catalyst that could pave the way for reliable, economical next-generation batteries and alkaline fuel cells, providing for practical use of wind- and solar-powered electricity, as well as enhanced hybrid electric vehicles.(10.1038/ncomms2944)

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    Organic chemistry — leading light waves astray

    June 5, 2013 – 12:00 am
  • Organic chemistry -- leading light waves astray - The cloak that renders one invisible is a common element in mythology and fairy-tales, but new materials with surprising properties bring the idea closer to reality by providing novel ways of manipulating light.(10.1021/jo4005662)

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    New method of mass-producing high-quality DNA molecules

    June 3, 2013 – 9:08 pm
  • New method of mass-producing high-quality DNA molecules - A new method of manufacturing short, single-stranded DNA molecules can solve many of the problems associated with current production methods. The new method, which is described in the scientific periodical Nature Methods, can be of value to both DNA nanotechnology and the development of drugs consisting of DNA fragments.(10.1038/nmeth.2503)

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