Cambridge scientists accidentally used light to build medicines without toxic chemicals
University of Cambridge researchers unexpectedly discovered that common LED light can trigger chemical reactions, potentially eliminating the need for toxic metal catalysts in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
While attempting to validate a different experiment, Cambridge scientists discovered that simple light can bond carbon atoms together without the traditional use of expensive, toxic metals like palladium. This process, known as photocatalysis, uses light energy to activate molecules in a way that was previously thought to require harsh chemical additives.
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