Professor Bert W. Meijer, Eindhoven University of Technology, has been named the 2011 The Chemical Record Lecturer
Congratulations!
Allosteric Catalyst
Triple-layer catalyst opens way for detection of small molecules by mimicking allosteric enzymes
Bio Meets Nano
Quantum dots can be used as light-harvesting antennas for artificial photosynthetic systems
Cheap, Pure Hydrogen
Low-temperature platinum catalyst could be used for on-board hydrogen production in fuel-cell powered vehicles
Bioconjugating Complexes
Ru complex with maleimide moiety yields papain-based bioconjugates with enhanced luminescence
Metallic Sponge
Theorizing and synthesizing metallic sponges for absorption of greenhouse gases and hydrogen storage in vehicle fuel cells
Artificial Leaves
Photovoltaic devices get even more like real leaves with water-based gel which incorporates chlorophyll
Funding Information
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Organometallic Fuel Cell
New kind of fuel cell delivers energy and fine chemicals with no waste from renewable raw materials
Literary Prize: D. Fischer-Henningsen
The 2010 literary prize is awarded to Doris Fischer-Henningsen, Editor-in-Chief of Chemie in Unserer Zeit