Modifying MOFs in the Vapor Phase

Modifying MOFs in the Vapor Phase

Introducing chelating groups into metal-organic frameworks by vapor-phase post-synthetic modification boosts their catalytic potential

Recycling Platinum

Recycling Platinum

Electrochemical dissolution of platinum in an ionic liquid could allow its environmentally friendly recycling

Catalysis on the Move

Catalysis on the Move

A new web application provides data for elementary coupling reactions occurring on metal surfaces

Algae for Your Tank?

Algae for Your Tank?

New process for converting microalgae oil produces saturated hydrocarbons suitable for high-grade fuels for vehicles

Carbon Monoxide Promotion

Carbon Monoxide Promotion

CO usually poisons catalytic reactions - Dutch team demonstrates that it can promote the oxidation of alcohols on a gold catalyst

Enantiopure Triazolium Salts

Enantiopure Triazolium Salts

Simple, robust, and straightforward synthetic method for the production of enantiopure 1,4-dialkyl-1,2,4-triazolium salts

Cages Strung Together

Cages Strung Together

Persilastaffanes: silicon frameworks with delocalized sigma electrons are intriguing candidates for electronic applications