The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2011

Rare ferrous complex with an exceptional coordination number of 7 oxidizes challenging trans-aliphatic olefin substrates

Cobalt complex catalyzes hydrogenation of CO2 and bicarbonates with highest activity of any non-precious-metal catalyst

Transient radical cation intermediates generated at electrodes enable efficient intramolecular C–C bond formation reactions

Improved rate capability and excellent cycling performance achieved by modified electrode material

Using an alkaline solution as electrolyte comprised of only environmentally friendly and widely available elements

Magnetite nanocrystals with multiple facets show potential as lithium ion battery anode material with high storage capacity

Simple procedure providing easy access to alkaloid 223A in sufficient quantities from readily accessible compounds

First demonstration of residue-specific incorporation of unnatural amino acids (UAAs) into protein synthesis in the silkworm

Efficient, stereospecific synthesis of high purity isohexide diamines – high-performance biobased polymers such as polyamides