Small molecules that inhibit biofilm development useful in treatment of chronic biofilm infections in combination with standard antibiotics
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Octane from Biomass under Mild Conditions
Furfural is converted into octane in high yields at relatively low pressures and temperatures with two bifunctional catalysts
40 Years Synthesis of Protoilludanes and Related Sesquiterpenes
Sesquiterpenes have fascinating biological properties, members of this class are interesting for the development of new antibiotics
H. Schwarz Awarded Blaise Pascal Medal in Chemistry 2011
Helmut Schwarz wins international award for groundbreaking research from the European Academy of Sciences
High Selectivity in Gas Phase Heterogeneous Catalysis
Dispersed palladium nanoparticles can be highly active catalysts for the gasphase reaction of methanol oxidation
Dehydrosulfurization with Pt Catalyst
Mechanistic insights into roll-over cyclometalation may help develop new catalysts for the dehydrosulfurization of S-containing hydrocarbons
Ziegler–Natta Catalyst Support Structure
The crystal structures of three MgCl2•nEtOH adducts used as precursors for the generation of Ziegler–Natta catalysts have been solved
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
Hybrid Cars
An overview of hybrid car sales by region, hybrid type, and brand