Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

First synthesis of dioxasiliranes isolable at room temperature, stabilized by N-heterocyclic carbenes featuring a three-membered SiO2-peroxide ring.

Druggy Parisians

Druggy Parisians

Wastewater analysis in Paris hints at high levels of cocaine abuse in the city but low levels of ecstasy, amphetamines, and opiates.

Sticky Problem Solved

Sticky Problem Solved

Polyethylene glycol and a polycarbonate of dihydroxyacetone, commonly used in sunless tanning creams, could find use in sealing surgical wounds.

Going Quantum Dotty!

Going Quantum Dotty!

A bioanalytical enzymatic system producing fluorescent nanoparticles employs additional sensitive techniques.

Chemistry In Space

Chemistry In Space

Molecular species have been identified in space. - How did they get there? Maybe dust plays a role in the redox chemistry of space.

Microreactors

Microreactors

The use of microreactors has opened up new horizons for synthetic organic chemistry and the chemical manufacturing industry.