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Iron, sulfur and purple light unlock greener carbon-carbon bond formation

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What happened

Much of organic chemistry, including the type used to create and alter medicinal drugs, relies on modifying carbon bonds.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:02 UTC.

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