An overview of the latest trends in various fields of chemistry published annually in Nachrichten aus der Chemie

Trend Reports 2014

Fading Orange-Red
Van Gogh’s pigment up close: plumbonacrite revealed as intermediate in degradation of red lead

Materials for Energy Technology
Claudia Felser discusses the fascinating functionalities of Heusler compounds and what needs to be done to develop new materials for energy technology

Sodium for Sustainable Batteries
Cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium ion batteries

Engaging a New Generation of Chemists
J.-W. Toering, Director of the Royal Netherlands Chemical Society, talks about his motivation, the Society's challenges, his future plans for it

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

Behind the Science: Reusable Gold Nanocomposite Catalyst
Arlette Itken-Fuder, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, talks to Jong Hyeon Lee, The Catholic University of Korea, about his research

Guess the Chemist (39)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

Scientists Need More Advanced Skills
Courses from scientists for scientists on communication and presentation skills, project and time management

Potential Environmental Risks of Graphene Oxide
Graphene oxide reacts to persistent photoproducts under simulated sunlight