Push-pull naphthalene diimide (NDI) motifs form the basis of redox molecular switches

NDI Tug-of-War!

Solvent-Free Organocatalytic Michael Reactions
Chiral thiohydantoins derived from natural α-amino acids are the key catalysts

One Method, Four Enantiomers
Four enantiomers of beta-lactams produced from a single starting material

Surface-Grafted Semiconductor Layer
Surface-initiated ring-opening polymerization forms semiconductor films on silicon

Seeing the Light, Controllably
Substituents and physical states of o-carboranes can be used to accurately control emission properties

Swapping the Chiral Pool for Organocatalysis
Quinidine catalyzes the asymmetric synthesis of thiazolidines

Organocatalytic Route to α-Amino Acid Derivatives
Both enantiomers of substituted α-amino acid derivatives selectively synthesized

Twisted Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Functional dibenzo[g,p]chrysenes pack in brickwork arrays and show high charge carrier mobility

Towards Artificial Photosynthesis with Iron
Iron complexes with macrocyclic ligands are catalytically active for water oxidation

Two Catalysts for Reactions on the Double
Synergistic catalysis gives the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction a big boost