A chemical industry based on renewable resources is looking more necessary than ever, but how will we get there?

Sensible Use of Biomass

Octane from Biomass under Mild Conditions
Furfural is converted into octane in high yields at relatively low pressures and temperatures with two bifunctional catalysts

For Peat's Sake
Halocarbon levels in and out of flooded peatland can change depending on temperature and soil moisture levels

Transition Metal-Based Frustrated Lewis Pairs
Transition metal-based analogues of frustrated Lewis pairs undergo reactivity not seen with their main group counterparts

Carbon Dioxide Recycling?
Diagonal approach for the reductive functionalization of carbon dioxide combines two different approaches for the use of carbon dioxide

Dehydrosulfurization with Pt Catalyst
Mechanistic insights into roll-over cyclometalation may help develop new catalysts for the dehydrosulfurization of S-containing hydrocarbons

Improved Phase Transfer Catalysis in Microreactors
Interdigital mixer-redispersion capillary assembly improves phase transfer catalysis: less chemicals, less energy intensive, safer

First Catalytic Hydrogenation of Urea Derivatives
First hydrogenation of urea derivatives to amines and methanol is reported and opens the way for indirect CO2 hydrogenation

Improving Nuclear Waste Containment
Plutonium's unusual interactions with clay may minimize leakage of nuclear waste

New Light Absorbing Material
New material that absorbs a wide range of wavelengths could lead to more efficient and less expensive solar technology