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December 4, 2009

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Easier Ester Synthesis

Chemistry World
Production of biofuels and esters - synthetic chemicals widely used for fragrances and fabrics - could potentially be greener, cheaper and more efficient thanks to researchers in the US who have shown how oxygen-coated gold nanoparticles can selectively oxidise a variety of alcohols and aldehydes.

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