New polyoxometalates (POMs) for the epoxidation of olefins bring heterogeneous catalysis a step closer

Heterogeneous Epoxidation with POMs

New Class of Oxazine Derivatives
Three-component assembly provides a simple route to new aminooxazine derivatives of pharmaceutical interest

Volcano-Proof Coatings for Jet Engines
Jet engine coatings that are more resistant to volcanic ash may prevent the extensive disruption to air travel seen last year

Angewandte Chemie 17/2011: A Good Catch
An overview of the latest edition of Angewandte Chemie

MOF Capsules
Hollow capsules of hybrid metal-organic frameworks (MOF) have selective permeability related directly to their micropore size

Total Synthesis of HIV-1 Rev Protein
Protein that plays an important role in the HIV replication cycle can now be synthesized chemically

Glucose Dehydration for Biofuels
Conversion of glucose from biomass into platform chemicals for biofuels does not depend on the catalyst’s oxidation state

Safer Route to Uranium Materials
Improved path to uranium compounds could help develop advanced nuclear fuels in a safer, simpler manner

Ice Cream, Organs, and Antifreeze Proteins
Understanding how antifreeze proteins from Antarctic bacterium bind to ice crystals could improve organ transplants and ice cream

Selective Hydroformylation of Mixed Feedstocks
Industrial mixed C4 feedstocks can be hydroformylated selectively with a catalyst immobilized on a supported ionic liquid