Synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis researcher Dmitry Katayev from the University of Bern has been honored by the Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)

Werner Prize 2025

GDCh Launches Sustainability Strategy for 2030
The German Chemical Society (GDCh) has unveiled its “Sustainability Strategy 2030,” aiming to harness chemistry’s pivotal role in tackling global challenges

Total Synthesis of Ectocarpin A
A fully enantioselective total synthesis of ectocarpin A, a new oxylipin, in 12 steps starting from tetrahydro-1H-cyclopentafuranone

New Peptide Strategy Targets a Key Protein Modification Linked to Cancer
Synthetic peptides mimicking enzyme motifs selectively modulate protein palmitoylation inside cancer cells

Tunable Fluorescent λ⁵-Phosphinines via C-4 Heteroatom Substitution
Functionalized λ⁵-phosphinines serve as versatile fluorophores with selective reactivity and tunable photophysics

Azadiene-Linked COFs for Photocatalysis
Azadiene-linked COFs with extended π-conjugation act as efficient, metal-free photocatalysts for selective oxidations

Fluorescent Nanoparticles Enable Precise Tumor Imaging and Therapy
Near-infrared fluorescent nanoparticles simultaneously visualize and eliminate tumors in a mouse model

First Antiferromagnetic Quasicrystals
Antiferromagnetism in a real icosahedral quasicrystal discovered
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Synthesis of [c2]Daisy Chains via Mechanochemistry
Solid-state mechanochemistry enables the synthesis of stoppered [c2]daisy chains from pillar[5]arene derivatives without solvents

Green Allylation of Carbohydrates: A Tin-Free Route to Industrial Sorbitol Derivatives
An eco-friendly allylation of unprotected carbohydrates in water, eliminating toxic tin reagents