Isocyanides can be generated, purified, and reacted in an integrated continuous-flow microfluidic system

Isocyanide Chemistry Without the Smell

EPA Analyzes Hydraulic Fracturing
The U.S. Environmental Protection (EPA) is analyzing the threat that fracking poses to drinking water; data will be released in 2016

Safety of Chemicals
Development of global chemicals safety and the major challenges in international chemicals safety regulation were discussed in Helsinki

Helsinki Chemicals Forum 2013
International experts discussed and exchanged opinions on the promotion and development of global chemicals safety and the related legislation

Glucose Monitoring: Something to Cry About
Contact lenses powered by the wearer's tears can detect glucose levels and so might be used for continual monitoring of patients with diabetes

Future Production Concepts in the Chemical Industry
An optimal plant combines the versatility of batch vessels with the safety, reproducibility, and high transport capabilities of continuous-flow micro-structured equipment

A New Class of Insecticides?
American scientists developed a chemical which kills mosquitoes by blocking their renal function

Improving the Efficiency of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
Combining Förster resonance energy transfer with quantum dots has resulted in solar cells with exceptional efficiency

Wearable Electronics
Highly conductive textiles and paper with aluminum

Algae Oil As Feedstock For Producing Renewable Fuel
Neste Oil signs an algae oil off-take agreement with Cellana