Proton-Coupled Reduction of an Iron Cyanide Complex to Methane and Ammonia #chempaperaday 272

Catalytic reduction of cyanide is difficult and there are not many systems that can do that. Of course, enzymes can do this. But, we still need a well-defined synthetic system that can do it. Here is a nice paper and great synthetic work. They show that they can reduce cyanide to methane and ammonia.

Lithium—For Harnessing Renewable Energy

Recently, I became more interested in mining and energy sources. Why? Because I decided not to invest in biotech stocks anymore. I started with lithium since it is the lightest and first metal on earth. I think this is the best place to start reading about it.

Did you know pegmatites (lithium containing minerals) form giant crystals? Read the article and start learning more about lithium.



https://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2014/3035/