<p>DiscoveryNew hybrid molecules could lead to materials that function at the nanoscale</p><p>Research could lead to improvements in large-scale water purification and solar power</p><p>January 13, 2014</p><p>Synthetic chemists today have the ability to construct molecules of almost any atomic composition, creating new materials with any number of promising applications that range from sustainable energy and environmental remediation, to high-performance electronics.</p><p><a href="http://www.nsf.gov/discoveries/disc_summ.jsp?cntn_id=130130&org=NSF">Keep reading...</a></p>