Strategy using 1,1’-carbonyldiimidazole (CDI) as an activating agent allows for a straightforward synthesis of two bioactive iminosydnones

Mechanochemical Path to NO-Releasing Drugs

Triboelectric Nanopaper for Noncontact Sensors
Networks of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fibers combined with a cellulose phase

Using Light to Edit the Molecular Skeleton of Pyridines
Efficient one-pot photochemical method transforms pyridines into bicyclic pyrazolines, pyrazoles, or 1,2-diazepines

Sending Palladium Clusters to a Deserted Island
Formation of catalytically active Pd clusters on CeO2 islands distributed on an Al2O3 support

Green Late-Stage Functionalization of Tryptamines
Efficient and rapid protocol for the oxidative halocyclization of tryptamines works even with household bleach

Photocyclization of N-Phenyl-1-Naphthamides
Simple light-promoted reaction gives benzophenanthridinone derivatives

Dichloromethane as a Low-Cost C1 Building Block for Cyclopropanations
Dual system composed of a nickel aminopyridine complex and an iridium photocatalyst used to efficiently cyclopropanate aromatic olefins

Chemistry of Fussballliebe, the Official Match Ball for UEFA EURO 2024
The 2024 soccer ball is called FUSSBALLLIEBE, which means "love of soccer," and it brings a lot of chemistry to the game

Luisa De Cola Awarded 2024 Centenary Prize for Chemistry and Communication
Her groundbreaking research on creating photophysically active materials and nanostructures for healthcare applications and her communication skills honored

Supported Metal Phosphides for Catalysis in One Simple Step
Straightforward procedure uses safe precursors and gives air-stable nanoparticle catalysts