RIKEN scientists identified a gene that helps plants to conserve water under drought conditions

New Drought-Tolerant Crops

Dehydrosulfurization with Pt Catalyst
Mechanistic insights into roll-over cyclometalation may help develop new catalysts for the dehydrosulfurization of S-containing hydrocarbons

Ziegler–Natta Catalyst Support Structure
The crystal structures of three MgCl2•nEtOH adducts used as precursors for the generation of Ziegler–Natta catalysts have been solved

Getting Rid of the Fruit Fly
Latest findings on how to educate stakeholders in the right response to the arrival of this invasive insect in new regions of the world

Improved Phase Transfer Catalysis in Microreactors
Interdigital mixer-redispersion capillary assembly improves phase transfer catalysis: less chemicals, less energy intensive, safer

Fluorescent Nanoparticles: Easy Synthesis In The Microwave
Faster and more eco-friendly synthesis method for nanoparticles promising for biological imaging reported

Blocking the AChEs and pains of Alzheimer’s Disease
Synthesis of the best human acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors reported – important for treatment of Alzheimer's disease

First Catalytic Hydrogenation of Urea Derivatives
First hydrogenation of urea derivatives to amines and methanol is reported and opens the way for indirect CO2 hydrogenation

Second Air Separation Plant in Giheung, Korea
Linde Korea officially opens new USD 180 million plant in Giheung

New Light Absorbing Material
New material that absorbs a wide range of wavelengths could lead to more efficient and less expensive solar technology