Professional rivalries and retractions hinder graphyne research progress
By
Dalmeet Singh Chawla, special to C&EN
Summary
This article explores the contentious scientific landscape surrounding graphyne, a promising carbon material. It centers on organic chemist Valentin Rodionov, who rejected a paper during peer review that had previously caused him significant personal and professional distress. The piece delves into how professional rivalries, academic gatekeeping, and interpersonal conflicts within a small, insular field are impeding progress on graphyne research. It examines the broader implications of retractions, bad blood between chemists, and how these dynamics slow down scientific advancement for a material with substantial potential.
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bskyProfessional rivalries and retractions hinder graphyne research progresscen.acs.orgKey quotes
· 3 pulledValentin Rodionov, an organic chemist at Case Western Reserve University, recently rejected a paper he was peer-reviewing. This review was not his first encounter with the study. It had already caused him a lot of heartache.
Professional rivalries in an insular field impede progress for a promising new material
The study had already caused him a lot of heartache.
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