C–O Bond Formation Catalyzed by Ruthenium Complex C–H Activation

Metal-Catalyzed C–O Bond Formation

On the Origin of Alkaloids
Understanding the biosynthetic origins of two important new natural products gives insight into their common predecessor

Aromatic Carbon Acts as Frustrated Lewis Pair
Ru–η6-arenes form Lewis acid–base adducts through coordination of the base to the ortho- or para-carbon atoms of the arene ring as well as at the boron centre

Understanding Noble Metal Catalysis
Thin gold-silver alloy films were used to shed light on the mechanisms of oxidation catalyzed by nanoporous gold

Illuminating Alumina
Experimental evidence for the characterization of OH groups on the surface of partially dehydroxylated γ-alumina, an important catalyst

Unusual Optical Properties of Rhodacyclopentadienes
New synthetic route to rhodacyclopentadienes revealed a more subtle role of the Rh atom than usually appreciated

Naphthyridines as Novel BET Family Bromodomain Inhibitors
1,5-Naphthyridine derivatives optimized as bromodomain and extra-terminal (BET) domain inhibitors with good cell activity

Triazole-Tailored Biomimetic Ion Channels
A self-assembled “click” ion channel platform has been established in a one-pot reaction

Uncovering the Mysterious Electrocatalysis of Carbon Nanotubes
Electrocatalytic activities of carbon nanotubes greatly vary with the adsorption of carboxylated carbonaceous fragments

Expanding the Field of Metallaaromatics
First synthesis and reactivity studies of m-metallaphenol