Here’s the weekly summary of both new chemistry research and studies that have been in the news. This week features news on how a graphene oxide-based membrane can remove salts from water, an improved NMR technique that avoids incorrect structures for complex molecules, and more. As always links to further articles and original research papers are provided below.

Note: links to studies behind a journal paywall are indicated with (£). Studies without this symbol are open access, and can be accessed and read for free. Asterisked studies are free but require logging in to read.

Featured Stories

Potential phone screen material self-repairs damage: [Article]

Graphene oxide sieve can remove salt from water: [Article] [Study]

Flame retardant replacements found in Arctic sediment: [Article] [Study (£)]

X-ray fluorescence reveals painting’s original colours: [Article] [Study (£)]

Adapted NMR technique avoids incorrect structures: [Article]

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