An overview of the latest edition of Angewandte Chemie

Conversion of glucose from biomass into platform chemicals for biofuels does not depend on the catalyst’s oxidation state

Tandem catalysis by nanocrystals with two distinct metal–metal oxide interfaces could be used for artificial photosynthesis

Lignin oil yield no longer restricted to 23 % — Over 85 % yield achievable when boric acid capping agent is used

Addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel while producing fewer emissions

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

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

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

Bottom-up synthesis of hydrogen storage material gives cluster with lowest H2 desorption temperature to date

Sequestering, removal, detection of hazardous materials: oligopyrroles provide a versatile receptor platform