Mechanochemistry mashes molecules using devices like mortars and ball mills. (IMAGE)

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Mechanochemistry mashes molecules using devices like mortars and ball mills.

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Someone mashing ingredients in a mortar, much like mechanochemistry uses mechanochemical to drive chemical reactions without solvents, providing a greener approach to the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.

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