Combining chromate reductase with Rh catalyst gives simple route to reduced conjugated C=C bonds without the need for nicotinamide cofactor

Breaking the Nicotinamide Habit

Accurate Monitoring of Thrombin Activity
Use of fluorophore increases the sensitivity and accuracy of the thrombin generation test for estimating blood's clotting ability

Making 2D Polymers Organically
The synthesis of two-dimensional organic polymers is now possible thanks to a rational approach to their design

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

"Unseen" Electrical Discharges
Microwave-induced arcing in metal-solution mixtures may be more frequent than previously assumed

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

Angewandte Author Profiles February
Michael Müller, Bas de Bruin, Michael Willis, and Keiji Maruoka are interviewed this month

Conversion of Hemicellulose
Conversion of hemicellulose to furfural through biphasic dehydration of xylose to furfural using an organic solvent