How is it that only plants from the genus Capsicum are able to synthesize compounds that sting one’s tongue so intensely?

The Biochemistry of Peppers

Make Chemistry More Attractive
Dr. Thomas Geelhaar, the new President of the GDCh, will focus on working towards better acceptance of chemistry in society

High-Efficiency Water Treatment with UV-Light
Photochemical reaction system reliably treats water at high flow rates by UV light without chemical catalysts

Guess the Chemist (29)
Can you guess the famous scientist from the description?

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

Fracking Chemicals
Experts from the German Chemical Society (GDCh) summarize current knowledge gaps from the perspective of water chemistry

New Arkema Electrolysis Unit
Arkema inaugurates a new electrolysis unit in near Grenoble, France

Chemicals Used in Fracking
Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) plans to disclose all of the chemicals used in fracking fluids

Graphene, the Future of Nanomaterials or a Health Hazard?
Cytotoxicity profile of highly hydrogenated graphene

Going Green in Space with Ionic Liquids
Cyanoborohydride-based ionic liquids as green aerospace bipropellant fuels