Professor Engelbert Zass has been awarded for his achievements in the practice of chemical information science
Herman Skolnik Award 2014
Total Synthesis of Tetrahydrolipstatin
A concise enantioselective synthesis of tetrahydrolipstatin (THL) and seven stereoisomers has been achieved
Olefination of Furans and Unactivated Alkenes
Branched vinylfurans formed in high yields and with high selectivities by oxidative olefination of furans with unactivated alkenes
Antibody-Free Detection
Graphene oxide photoluminescence can be modulated to allow detection of neurotransmitters
Creating Lens-Shaped Particles
Size-controlled nanoparticles determine the external shape and internal morphology of block copolymer particles
Mass Production of Synthetic Diamond
A new chemical vapor deposition system boosts single-crystal diamond production to 100 grams a day
Rip Carbon Nanotubes Open
Carbon nanotubes can be unzipped into graphene nanoribbons by breaking C=C bonds through high impact
Si−Ru Complex Probes DNA Mismatches
A silicon−ruthenium hybrid complex can selectively detect cytosine−cytosine and cytosine−thymine mismatches in DNA
Attention to Supplement Drinks Containing Nanoparticles
The ingestion of nanoparticles contained in dietary supplement drinks may detrimentally affect health and environment
Enzymatic Logic Gates
Smart delivery systems for the release of entrapped guests in a controlled manner