Molecular lock and key: Three studies decod the secrets of ion binding

Molecular lock and key: Three studies decod the secrets of ion binding



Understanding how molecules interact with ions are the cornerstone of chemistry, which contain applications ranging from pollution and cleanup to drug distribution. In a series of new studies led by District Fellow and University of Colorado Boulder Chemistry Professor Mathius Weber, researchers have discovered how a specific ion receptor (4) is called pyrool (OMC4P), such as fluoride or nitrate.