Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

New compound reacts with CO₂ and nitriles like a frustrated Lewis pair and with amines and metal complexes via 1,2-addition reactions

Low-cost flame-retardant additive improves the safety of polyethylene oxide-based solid polymer electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries

Large chemical database screened for candidates for safer pain medications

Highlights from the chemistry community, with a special focus on Europe—This month: How does a candle burn in zero gravity? - What bacteria are on the ISS? - etc.

Carboxylic acids turned into the corresponding alkoxyamine derivatives

Phosphorus analogue of cyanide used as a ligand, shows enhanced π-acceptor character

Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Change in protecting groups significantly improves efficiency

Highlights from the chemistry community, with a special focus on Europe