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Catalytic cross-coupling reactions are widely employed in organic synthesis, with state-of-the-art cross-coupling methodology permitting high selectivity, low catalyst loading, mild reaction conditions, and in certain cases, air and water tolerant, catalysis. An essential aspect of targeted and effective cross-coupling reaction design is having a detailed understanding of the reaction mechanism—in particular, how the precise mechanism and reaction rate can be influenced to achieve the desired ...

A recent study published online in ACS Polymers at the end of last year has investigated the effects of solvent properties on the elasticity of electrospun polymers. The research has implications for the design of materials for use in fields such as wearable electronics and medical research.