How the new molecules were made (IMAGE)

Nagoya University

How the new molecules were made

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Researchers cut internal bonds of small, flat carbon molecules to create large new chiral nanocarbons with 10-carbon rings. When the cut bonds were rejoined, a molecule shaped like a double helix was produced.

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Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University

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