The first pyrazole-based expanded porphyrin has been obtained and found to be highly twisted, implying helical chirality

UV-photoelectron spectroscopy studies of highly strained cages prove neutral hyperconjugation

A molybdenum-catalyzed synthesis of 1,2,4-trioxanes provides access to artemisinin and active analogues

Au nanoparticles decorated with calix[4]pyrroles sense fluoride anions with high selectivity and efficacy in organic media

DNA binding properties of binuclear ruthenium threading intercalators investigated with implications for design of new DNA binding drugs

Self-propelled capsules for active cleaning of oil spills are prepared and evaluated

The conversion of thiophene into butane is greatly improved on few layers of MoS₂

The marriage of graphene and Ni(OH)2 leads to hybrid hydrogels that can act as advanced supercapacitor materials

First total synthesis of potent antifungal polycyclic ether, gambieric acid A, has established its unambiguous structure

First synthesis and consequent structure revision of 4'-selenoadenosine and 4'-selenoguanosine, starting from D-ribose