Investigations into how peptides bind to surfaces show that weak, non-covalent interactions may be the key to new biomimetic materials
Single Peptide-Surface Interaction
C–P Coupling by Decarboxylation
A versatile protocol for construction of C—P bonds opens the way for a range of new coupling partners to be used
Heterogeneous Epoxidation with POMs
New polyoxometalates (POMs) for the epoxidation of olefins bring heterogeneous catalysis a step closer
New Class of Oxazine Derivatives
Three-component assembly provides a simple route to new aminooxazine derivatives of pharmaceutical interest
Total Synthesis of HIV-1 Rev Protein
Protein that plays an important role in the HIV replication cycle can now be synthesized chemically
Glucose Dehydration for Biofuels
Conversion of glucose from biomass into platform chemicals for biofuels does not depend on the catalyst’s oxidation state
Restriction to Renewable Feedstock Yields Lifted
Lignin oil yield no longer restricted to 23 % — Over 85 % yield achievable when boric acid capping agent is used
Solving the Material and Energy Challenges of the Future
Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future
Death Metal!
Ruthenium complexes selectively target and kill cancer cells over healthy cells
Quantum Dots for Gene-Silencing
Gene-silencing siRNA delivered more effectively with quantum dots coated with cyclodextrin for targeted disease treatment and imaging