Metal-free catalysts that effect transfer hydrogenation in imines, enamines, and N-heterocycles, offer simpler routes to novel molecules
No More Metal Cats
Polymer With a Nicotine Habit
Newly synthesized polymer, fitted with molecular pincers, effectively captures nicotine molecules and its analogues
Germany Export Champion for Chemicals
German chemical industry is the largest chemical exporter worldwide; its export lead over the USA could be further increased in 2010
Bacteria Damage Pipelines
Effects of ethanol-loving bacteria on fatigue cracking of pipeline steel
Mechanism to Stabilize Nanoparticles in ILs
Molecular interactions of solvation and stabilization mechanisms of metallic nanoparticles in ionic liquids
First Tricolor Liquid Crystals
Thermal and mechanical stimuli switch the luminescence of a liquid-crystal mixture between three different colors
Direct Conversion of Bio-Ethanol to Isobutene
A new catalyst for converting ethanol made from biomass gives a renewable path to fuel additives, rubber and solvents
Easy Route to Suzuki Precursor
Practical and general method for the synthesis of boronic intermediates that readily undergo the Suzuki reaction
OMCOS 16 Conference: Chemistry with a Song
Organometallic Chemistry Directed Towards Organic Synthesis Symposium provided some interesting chemistry and entertainment
Beacon of Light For Protein Detection
Molecular beacons allow sensitive detection of nucleic acids, proteins, and small molecules in complex biological samples