New biocidal products regulation enters into operation on 1 September 2013

Biocidal Products Regulation

Toxoplasmosis: Biochemistry of Infection
Palmitoyl thioesterase that decreases the ability of Toxoplasma gondii to invade host cells identified

Fe10BO3/Fe3O4/SiO2 Nanocomposites
Fe10BO3/Fe3O4/SiO2 nanocomposites for efficient neutron capture therapy materials featuring magnetic properties

Stable Ru–Allenylidene Complexes Based on Pentacenequinone
First synthesis of ruthenium-allenylidene complexes with a pentacenequinone-based ligand

Chlorine-dioxide Plant in Brazil
Jacobs receives contract from CMPC for chlorine-dioxide plant in Brazil

Nanopesticides: State of Knowledge
First comprehensive analysis of knowledge of nanopesticides including definitions, categories, possible consequences, and regulation

Stabilized, Functionalized α-C-Glycosides
A strategy for the synthesis and functionalization of fluorinated α-C-glycosides was developed

Scholarly Synthesis
A unique C–H arylation has been used to synthesize the akuammiline alkaloid (+)-scholarisine A in a mere 14 steps

Bent ML2 Complexes
Additional stabilization through strong π backdonation in bent d10-ML2 complexes

Carbon Nanotube Membranes for Water Supply
Carbon nanotube membranes have been shown to be ideal for the removal of contaminants from water