CHIRAL MATERIALS

Jun 16 2026SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Rules of Chiral Hybrid Materials

New forms of artificial molecules keep appearing in chemistry labs. These molecules often resemble tiny 3D puzzles made of metal and oxygen atoms, combined with organic parts. Scientists call them chiral polyoxometalates, or cPOMs for short. They stand out because they have a mirrored shape at the a

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