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Chemistry in the sunshine – in C&EN

By Andy Brunning August 6, 2025
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In summer, it’s not just humans that can be affected by being out in the sun too long. Molecules, too, can be altered by the sun’s rays. In this month’s edition of Periodic Graphics in C&EN, we shine a light on some of the chemical reactions triggered by ultraviolet light from the sun. View the full graphic on the C&EN site.

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