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Chemistry

Guide for your literature review

Use these prompts to help you organize your needs and your found literature
Summary of Key Findings
What relevant and effective methods have been previously reported?
Any notable advances or innovative techniques?
Are there any known challenges or limitations?
Are there any areas where information is lacking (gaps in knowledge)?
 
Journals of Interest:
1.       XYZ
2.       ABC
3.       etc
 
Significant Authors:
1.       XYZ
2.       ABC
3.       etc


Guiding Questions for developing Keywords: 
How do we design a molecule with specific properties or functions, like a new drug, catalyst, or material with unique characteristics?
How can we manipulate molecular structure to achieve desired reactivity or stability?
What are the fundamental chemical principles governing the formation of this new molecule?
What approaches can we take to synthesize this molecule efficiently and with high selectivity, minimizing unwanted byproducts?
 
Guiding questions within chemical disciplines:
Biological activity: How can we design a molecule that interacts with a specific biological target, like a protein or enzyme, to treat a disease?
Material properties: How can we create a new material with desired properties like high conductivity, strength, or light absorption?
Reaction mechanisms: How can we understand the detailed steps involved in a chemical reaction to optimize the synthesis of a new molecule?
Molecular structure and bonding: How can we use novel bonding patterns or unusual molecular geometries to achieve desired properties?
Sustainability: What synthetic methods can be developed that are environmentally friendly and use renewable resources?