Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Most Accessed Articles: May 2024

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

Self-Extinguishing Quasi-Solid Polymer Electrolyte
Low-cost flame-retardant additive improves the safety of polyethylene oxide-based solid polymer electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries

Marine Natural Product Activates Opioid Receptor
Large chemical database screened for candidates for safer pain medications

Space—ChemistryViews Discoveries (06/2024)
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.

Iron-Catalyzed, Light-Induced Decarboxylative Alkoxyamination
Carboxylic acids turned into the corresponding alkoxyamine derivatives

First Example of a Biscyaphido Complex
Phosphorus analogue of cyanide used as a ligand, shows enhanced π-acceptor character

Most Accessed Articles: April 2024
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

“Second Generation” Total Synthesis of Limaol
Change in protecting groups significantly improves efficiency

ChemistryViews Discoveries (05/2024)
Highlights from the chemistry community, with a special focus on Europe