Electrochemical Cell (IMAGE)

Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz

Electrochemical Cell

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The Mainz-based chemists investigated the oxidative key step in the biosynthesis of thebaine, codeine, and morphine using a simple and self-made electrochemical cell.

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photo/©: Alexander Lipp

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This image may only be used in connection with the press release "Synthesis of opium alkaloids using electric current", issued by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on June 28, 2018.

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