Crystallization-induced asymmetric synthesis of nonracemic platinum(IV) polysulfide tris(chelate) complexes

Self-Inflicted Asymmetry

Richard Neidlein (1930 – 2012)
Richard Neidlein, Heidelberg University, Germany, passed away on July 20

Fischer-Tropsch Refining
Book covering the production and refining of Fischer-Tropsch syncrude is reviewed by Malcolm Green, UK

Timely Delivery
Ribonucleoside 3'-phosphates as pro-moieties for the timed release of orally available drugs

Designing Dendrimers
Book on developments in the field of dendrimers and is reviewed by David K. Smith, University of York, UK

The Challenges of Accounting for Spin-States of Molecules
Quantum chemists hope to provide greater insights into areas as diverse as magnetic devices and metabolic processes in the human body

CO2 as a Carbon Source?
Homogeneous catalysis: ruthenium phosphine complex hydrogenates carbon dioxide to make methanol

Magnetizing Diagnostics
Magnetic Gram staining allows for the class-specific, automated, magnetic detection and separation of bacteria

Sports Supplement Origin: Synthetic vs. Natural
Stimulant marketed as “natural” in sports supplements is actually of synthetic origin according to isotope study

Society Journals Leading the Pack
Comparing the 2011 ISI Impact Factors of ChemPubSoc Europe, RSC, and ACS journals