A photoswitchable α-cyclodextrin-based [2]rotaxane array on grapheme oxide (GO) was prepared
Graphene Oxide-based Photoswitches
Young Chemists at EuCheMS Chemistry Congress in Prague
Not only renowned scientists, but a lot of young chemists from different countries gave talks at the EuCheMS Congress in Prague
Introducing the European Young Chemist Network (EYCN)
The EYCN supports chemists as they begin their careers, with activities aimed at developing soft skills and broadening career possibilities
Kill the Pain with Black Mamba Venom
Black mamba venom contains isopeptides from the three-finger toxin family that are endowed with powerful analgesic effects
An Aqueous Solution
Addition of zwitterions to ionic liquids allows them to be loaded up with water allowing dissolution of biological molecules without degradation
Artificial Blood Maker: EPO
First successful total synthesis of Erythropoietin (EPO)
Reversible Diels-Alder Reactions for More Enantioselectivity
Researchers have reported an enantioselective synthesis of lactones by using a Diels-Alder/retro-Diels-Alder approach
Who's Next? 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry – Final Voting Results Wednesday 10 October
Final summary of results for ChemistryViews readers likely and unlikely, serious and whimsical suggestions for Nobel Prize winners
Chirality, On the Other Hand
Artificial helical peptide chains can induce enantioselectivity in some organic reactions, offering another clue to nature's chiral bias
Emil Fischer’s 160th Birthday
Hermann Emil Fischer, Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, developed the Fischer projection for carbohydrates