Size Matters!

Size Matters!

Molecular dynamic simulations of molecules in single-walled boron-nitride nanotubes reveal effects of nanoscale confinement.

Bayer Foundation

Bayer Foundation

EUR 200,000 available to support ambitious projects in science, engineering, medicine and teacher training in scientific subjects.

Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

Activation of Oxygen by Silicon

First synthesis of dioxasiliranes isolable at room temperature, stabilized by N-heterocyclic carbenes featuring a three-membered SiO2-peroxide ring.

Carbon Conquered

Carbon Conquered

A new form of carbon turns out to be synthetically approachable, stable and behaves as a semiconductor

Quantum Carbon

Quantum Carbon

Simulations suggest that graphane (hydrogenated graphene) could be dotted in the quantum sense leading to possible applications in advanced optics.

Chemical Records

Chemical Records

Browse the latest status of chemical world records or register a record yourself!

GDCh Prize Nominations Open

GDCh Prize Nominations Open

Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.