Mirror-image molecules are difficult to separate from their counterparts, but a new catalytic method might be the answer

Just like gloves, molecules can have left- and right-handed—or mirror-image—forms. Because the left- and right-handed ...
Phys.org

Promising advances in organosilica membranes for separating organic liquid mixtures

In many chemical-related industries, such as pharmaceuticals, oil refineries, and food and beverage factories, separating organic liquid mixtures is an essential step. A staple method to achieve this ...
C&EN

Chemists separate mirror-image molecules distinguished only by isotopes

A ruthenium-based reaction exploits the stronger carbon-deuterium bond to enrich one mirror-image form from a racemic mixture ...
TES

Types of Mixtures & Separating Mixtures | Chemistry Worksheet

Help KS3 students understand different types of mixtures and the methods used to separate them with this ready-to-use chemistry worksheet. Students review key concepts including homogeneous and ...