Samarium (Sm), a rare earth metal, is widely used in organic chemistry (IMAGE)

Chiba University

Samarium (Sm), a rare earth metal, is widely used in organic chemistry

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The new visible-light antenna developed in the study can significantly reduce the amount of Sm required in reactions, paving the way for efficient and sustainable synthesis of pharmaceuticals and other functional molecules.

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Terrence Wright from London Commodity Markets on Flickr https://openverse.org/image/29126142-c8a4-4046-a148-49c296938c89

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