July 2015 PMID 26102302

Cubane: 50 years later.

Kyle F Biegasiewicz, Justin R Griffiths, G Paul Savage, John Tsanaktsidis, Ronny Priefer

Mentions

8
Peak: 3 in Apr 2023
across 3 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

176,879
potential audience

Total likes

4,679

Video views

171,656

Mentions per month

Feb 2020 – Apr 2024

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What people are saying

The group's posts reflect strong interest and engagement, with comments like 'my go-to reference' and excitement about visual representations, indicating both admiration and active participation. The tone balances enthusiasm with casual familiarity, emphasizing both scientific appreciation and community connection.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express appreciation and enthusiasm for the significance of cubane research, indicating general agreement with its scientific value.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reveal high enthusiasm and curiosity about topic details, such as synthesis history and visualization ideas.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants engage by sharing personal references, offering support, and discussing methods, but mostly in a casual manner.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions show some influence on the audience, especially among chemists, but the overall impact is moderate as the conversation remains somewhat niche.

Abstract in brief

  • Cubane, a highly strained and unique hydrocarbon molecule, celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting its significance in chemistry and its unusual structure.
  • The article discusses the challenges in synthesizing cubane and its potential applications in medicine, materials science, and energy.
  • It also reflects on the scientific advancements made over the past five decades, showing how cubane has helped expand understanding of chemistry and molecule design.]

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Kyle F. Biegasiewicz
@KFBChem · X

@FindlaterGroup The excitement over this for me is unbound... If you ever need a ChemDraw Template, feel free to reach out! #chemistswhocube https://t.co/DBL0LLjLW5

Feb 28, 2023 · 4 likes · 2,091 followers View post →
Dr. Payal Joshi
@payal_jos · X

@Kaju_Nut This paper is my go-to reference for my love for cubanes :-) https://t.co/1FLEvHdvCT

Apr 2, 2024 · 1 like · 2,465 followers View post →
Kitspiroplatin
@Kitspiroplatin · X

@That_Chemist Sorry, I should have attached the reference to you in time

Apr 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 306 followers View post →
Almar Postma
@AlmarPostma · X

@That_Chemist I'm sure you have trawled the reviews already. https://t.co/SOug0tASzr

Apr 13, 2023 · 1 like · 229 followers View post →

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Dr. Payal Joshi
@payal_jos · X

@Kaju_Nut This paper is my go-to reference for my love for cubanes :-) https://t.co/1FLEvHdvCT

Apr 2, 2024 · 1 like · 2,465 followers View post →
Almar Postma
@AlmarPostma · X

@That_Chemist I'm sure you have trawled the reviews already. https://t.co/SOug0tASzr

Apr 13, 2023 · 1 like · 229 followers View post →
Kitspiroplatin
@Kitspiroplatin · X

@That_Chemist Sorry, I should have attached the reference to you in time

Apr 11, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 306 followers View post →
Kyle F. Biegasiewicz
@KFBChem · X

@FindlaterGroup The excitement over this for me is unbound... If you ever need a ChemDraw Template, feel free to reach out! #chemistswhocube https://t.co/DBL0LLjLW5

Feb 28, 2023 · 4 likes · 2,091 followers View post →
Alex Kendall
@ChemAlexander · X

#NiceFigure #CubeLife In light of the report about poly-cubane, https://t.co/2QCTJnb2kL I was reading the synthesis history https://t.co/TxTETbAUgi Author: "Do you think we should make figure 1 just ... like... a cube with a huge number 1?" Reviewers:

Feb 11, 2020 · 131 followers View post →