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Robots and AI uncover unexpected pathway in classic 135-year-old chemical reaction
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Researchers used robotic automation and chemical AI to explore the Biginelli reaction under 960 conditions, discovering a new reaction pathway producing complex bicyclic molecules with potential applications in metal sensing and chiral materials.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Robotics, Advanced Materials and AI Frontier Models.
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Robotics and AI have unlocked new chemical pathways in a 135-year-old reaction, opening opportunities for founders in automated synthesis and novel molecular materials. You can now rethink chemical discovery beyond traditional methods to create complex molecules with advanced functions.
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