Hot Spots

Hot Spots

Quantum dots employed to increase solar cell efficiency from the current limit of 30 % to more than 60 %.

Mixing Fire and Water

Mixing Fire and Water

Hydrothermolysis of ammonia borane could lead to improved hydrogen storage system for car fuel cells.

Shikimic Gimmick

Shikimic Gimmick

An alternative biomass-based route to benzoic acid from the renewable starting materials quinic acid and shikimic acid.

Bettering Photosynthesis

Bettering Photosynthesis

Carbon neutral microbial electrosynthesis converts sunlight into biofuel energy more efficiently than photosynthesis.

GDCh Prize Nominations Open

GDCh Prize Nominations Open

Who has made a significant contribution to chemistry? The call for tenders for the 2011 GDCh prizes is now open.