Fifty years after he won the Nobel, Lipscomb’s insights into boranes continue to pay dividends
01-10-2026 10:33 via chemistryworld.com

Fifty years after he won the Nobel, Lipscomb’s insights into boranes continue to pay dividends

From fundamental bonding theory to practical applications, William Lipscomb’s influence can still be felt across chemistry
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