Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future

Solving the Material and Energy Challenges of the Future

Nanoparticles Increase Biofuel Performance
Addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel while producing fewer emissions

Cleaner Fuel with MOFs
Cleaner diesel and gasoline could be produced with metal–organic frameworks that remove nitrogen and sulfur contaminants

Invite Japanese Colleagues
Support website to coordinate relief efforts by the scientific community in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan

Hydrogen Storage: The Molecular Approach
Bottom-up synthesis of hydrogen storage material gives cluster with lowest H2 desorption temperature to date

Oligopyrroles: Receptors and Chemosensors for Hazardous Materials
Sequestering, removal, detection of hazardous materials: oligopyrroles provide a versatile receptor platform

First Science Slam in Karlsruhe
Falko Brinkmann organized the first Science Slam in Karlsruhe; here he talks about his inspiration and the event

Massive Ozone Loss in the Northern Hemisphere
Ozone-depleted air masses extended from the north pole south leading to higher than normal levels of ultraviolet radiation

Angewandte Chemie 16/2011: More Than Hotpot
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Opinions of the European Chemical Engineering Community
Europe must do more to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels; there are good opportunities for chemical engineers in Europe