Top 10 most important technologies that will impact on the state of the world in the near future
The 2012 Top 10 Emerging Technologies
Heterogeneous Catalysis Using MOFs
Incorporating highly active Pd nanoparticles in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) gives heterogeneous catalyst for Heck reactions
Breaking the Nicotinamide Habit
Combining chromate reductase with Rh catalyst gives simple route to reduced conjugated C=C bonds without the need for nicotinamide cofactor
Making 2D Polymers Organically
The synthesis of two-dimensional organic polymers is now possible thanks to a rational approach to their design
Accurate Monitoring of Thrombin Activity
Use of fluorophore increases the sensitivity and accuracy of the thrombin generation test for estimating blood's clotting ability
"Unseen" Electrical Discharges
Microwave-induced arcing in metal-solution mixtures may be more frequent than previously assumed
Doubly Metallic Rectangles
Organometallic rectangles based on expanded phthalocyanines can be generated with two metal ions at their center
Most Popular Addition – Most Cited Article
Most-cited article in the ISI subject category “Chemistry, Organic” – microreview on organocatalytic 1,4-conjugate additions
IChemE Accredites Qatargas In-Company Training
World’s largest producer of Liquefied Natural Gas, Qatargas, has secured IChemE accreditation of its in-company training scheme
Source of Psychedelic Action of Mushrooms
UK scientists have homed in on the activity of psilocybin, a classic psychedelic found in magic mushrooms