Intelligent, active windows meet modern design requirements and reduce energy consumption

Merck's Liquid Crystal Window Technology

A Pressure-Triggered Molecular Switch
Pressure-dependent tautomerization of benzo[1,3]oxazine leads to reversible and continuous color change in crystals

A Tool for Constructing N-Heterocycles
Ring opening of donor–acceptor cyclopropanes with the azide ion

Protective Coating on Sulfur Cathodes
Passivating layer in lithium batteries prevents mass loss of the electrode

Italian Research at a Turning Point
Despite its long academic history, Italy is among the European countries with the lowest investments in research

Prototype of Magnetocaloric Wine Cooler
Energy-efficient refrigeration systems operate with less noise and use water-based coolants instead of gaseous refrigerants

Water Capture by Porous Carbon
Ultra-hydrophilic porous carbon cuboids exhibit a record performance for atmospheric water capture

Connecting the Dots in Metabolomics
Molecular informatics approach predicts bioactivities of metabolites for drug discovery

Ultra HD TV with Quantum Dot Technology
LG Electronics partners with Dow to commercialize new ultra HD TV with quantum dot technology

Alternative To Antibiotics
Interacting gold nanospheres used for two-photon imaging and photoantibacterial activity