
Conversion of Methane And Benzene C–H Bonds to C–Be And H–Be Bonds
The properties of the beryllyl ligands facilitate this novel C–H elementation reaction to an extent that is not possible with boron analogues

Lanthanoid-Carbodiimide Chemistry
The study examines carbodiimide reactions with LnII aryloxides and the reactivity of carbodiimide with organolanthanoid alkynyl complexes

Mn(I)-Catalyzed Cyclotrimerization of Triynes
First use of the manganese(I)–carbonyl complex MnBr(CO)5 as a catalyst for the [2 + 2 + 2] cycloaddition of functionalized triynes under mild photochemical conditions

Priestley Medal 2025 for Frances Arnold
Highest honor of the American Chemical Society (ACS) presented to the American chemical engineer and 2018 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry