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How does the size and shape of a nanoparticle affect its diffusion behavior in a liquid environment, and how can this be altered or controlled through manipulation of the nanoparticle structure using molecular dynamics simulations?

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How does the rate of a chemical reaction affect the potential for a hazardous event to occur, and what measures can be taken to mitigate the risk and ensure reaction safety?

answered 3 days ago in Chemical kinetics

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How does the molecular weight of a polymer affect its rheological properties when it is in a molten state?

answered 4 days ago in Polymer Chemistry

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What is the mechanism of photoprotection by UVB/UVA filters in commercial sunscreen formulations? How can the photostability of these filters be improved to ensure greater protection against harmful UV rays?

asked 4 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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What are the key physical and chemical properties of polymers that make them suitable for 3D printing? Which specific polymers have the best properties for 3D printing and why?

answered 5 days ago in Materials Chemistry

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What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH₄)?

asked 5 days ago in Chemical bonding

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How does the electronic structure of a material vary with changes in its chemical composition? Use density functional theory calculations to explain the changes in electronic properties of a series of materials with varying compositions.

asked 5 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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How does the choice of exchange-correlation functional impact the accuracy of Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations for the catalytic hydrodeoxygenation reaction of phenol on ruthenium catalysts?

answered 6 days ago in Computational Chemistry

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What is the impact of the chirality of a molecule on its photochemical properties? Provide an example of a chiral molecule and explain how its photochemical behavior differs from its achiral counterpart.

answered 6 days ago in PhotoChemistry

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How does the amino acid sequence affect the folding mechanism of proteins, and can molecular dynamics simulations provide insights into the folding pathway and determine the stability of the folded structure?

asked Feb 17 in Computational Chemistry

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How does temperature affect the rate of the photochemical reaction between chlorophyll and UV light? Provide experimental evidence to support your answer.

asked Feb 17 in PhotoChemistry

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How can we optimize the pharmacokinetics of drug candidates for cancer treatment to ensure maximum efficacy and minimum toxicity in patients?

asked Feb 14 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does the drug metformin work in treating type 2 diabetes and what specific biochemical pathways does it interact with?

answered Feb 13 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How does exposure to particulate matter in polluted air affect human respiratory health in terms of lung function and risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma and lung cancer?

answered Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can we effectively and safely dispose of radioactive waste to minimize its impact on the environment?

asked Feb 13 in Environmental Chemistry

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How can we design new drugs for cancer treatment that target specific cancer cells without harming healthy cells?

asked Feb 12 in Medicinal Chemistry

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How can the mechanical properties of polyurethane be optimized by varying the ratio of diisocyanate to polyol during synthesis?

asked Feb 10 in Chemical synthesis

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How can the electronic and magnetic properties of molecular magnets be predicted using quantum chemistry? Specifically, evaluate the impact of factors such as spin, electronic structure, and magnetic interactions on the properties of these molecules. Provide examples of molecular magnets and explain their potential applications in the field of data storage and spintronics.

answered Feb 7 in Quantum Chemistry

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How can inadequate training for chemistry teachers affect the quality of education in student learning and performance in chemistry?

answered Feb 6 in Chemical education

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How can chemists modify the chemical structure of existing antibiotics to overcome drug-resistant bacterial infections like MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)?

answered Feb 6 in Medicinal Chemistry

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