The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2013

Most Accessed Articles: November 2013

Changes in Presidency
Effective January 1, Dr. T. Geelhaar, Professors R. Gani, J. John, and R. Riccio will become presidents of their respective societies

Going up in Flames
Flame-annealed Sn-doped hematite show enhanced water splitting compared to classic furnace annealing preparation methods

Competitiveness & Shale Gas
H. Mandery, Cefic Director General, recommends that Europe should advance exploration of shale gas in order to stay competitive

What Matters?
Alois Fürstner discusses how public perception of chemistry and lack of financial resources threaten basic research

Eggshell Improves Li-S Battery
A recycled natural eggshell membrane is a promising porous cathode substrate for improving the performance of Li-S batteries

100th Anniversary: Bergius Process
The Process for the production of liquid hydrocarbons was developed by F. Bergius in 1913; answer to Guess the Chemist (24)

Love in the Laboratory
Germany's first science soap, which is full of intrigue, romance, and insights into the science scene, can be watched on the internet

Angewandte Chemie 50/2013: Electrifying
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Chemical Poems: Hydrogen
Poems based on the natural properties of each of the elements of the periodic table