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First Commercial Cellulose Ethanol Plant in China
Clariant and Anhui Guozhen and Chemtex announce license agreement on sunliquid® cellulosic ethanol technology in China

Stereoselective Synthesis of Quinolizidine (–)‐217A
Stereoselective Synthesis of Quinolizidine (–)‐217A

Stone Eaters
New form of biological weathering of rock dicovered

Real-space Imaging of Growing Ice
New mechanism how ice grows in two dimensions identified

Tackling Polysulfide Problems in Li–S Batteries
Glutamate electrolyte additive improves battery properties

Scan4Chem App Checks Substances in Products
Free app for requesting information on harmful chemicals in products like clothing, sports equipment, toys

LiPF6 Prevents Dendrites in Zinc-Graphite Battery
A high‐voltage and durable Zn–graphite battery is reported, which is enabled by a LiPF6-containing hybrid electrolyte

Main-Group Metal-Catalyzed Imine Hydrosilylation
Reduction of imines with phenylsilane using potassium-, calcium-, and strontium-based catalysts

Aerogel for Organic Batteries
Carbon-nanotube aerogel electrodes carry redox-active organic compounds