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Carbene chemistry
In 1991 a type of compound called a nitrogen-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) was successfully isolated. NHCs have revolutionised alkene chemistry and proved to be extremely useful for a wide range of applications, including polymer recycling and drug development
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