Physical organic chemist passed away

Jerome A. Berson (1924 – 2017)

Dispersion Forces in Frustrated Lewis Pairs
Theoretical study on frustrated Lewis pairs reveals contribution of London dispersion forces

Tough Aqua Material for Water Purification
Robust membrane assembled from two synergistically working components

Historical Facts of the GDCh
Foundation of the society and the history of its journals, divisions, young chemists group, presidents, etc.

The Plus of Networking Between Scientists
Marisa Spiniello, Editor of ChemPlusChem, about the challenge to publish truly multidisciplinary papers

Composite Material for Water Purification
Removal of multiple contaminants from water by supported ionic liquid phases

Fritz Vögtle (1939 – 2017)
Pioneer of dendrimer chemistry passed away

Basic Tips: Write Better Research Papers
Figurative summary on main tips to improve your writing

Speeding Up 19th Century Oil Paintings
Lead acetate and mastic resin in paint mixtures helped artists 200 years ago

Harmonization Needed
Standardized analytic protocols to assess the amount, quality, and risk of microplastic contaminants in aquatic ecosystems