Interrelations between intramolecular hydrogen bonds, steric effects and π-electron delocalisation in nitroanilines

Geometric Aspects of Aromaticity

Marking Biomarkers
Activity-based reporter developed that will be useful for monitoring autotaxin (ATX) activity in biological fluids and for inhibitor screening

Breakthrough: CO2-Reduction Technology
Siemens Energy completed first test phase with CO2 capture process in pilot facility: efficiency >90%, zero solvent emissions

Squaring Up To Squalene
How squalene cyclizes to form tetracyclic and pentacyclic triterpenes has now been addressed computationally offering clues to nature's chemistry

Controlled Release
A clever study to investigate strain-controlled release of a payload by using polymer micro-reservoirs supported on a flexible substrate

China’s Largest Silicone Manufacturing Site
Wacker and Dow Corning open China’s largest integrated silicone manufacturing site

China’s Largest Integrated Silicone Manufacturing Site
Wacker and Dow Corning open China’s largest integrated silicone manufacturing site

A Labor of Love
Tiny strands of genetic material known as microRNAs could act together with natural hormones to reduce the risk of premature births

Unexpected Pollutants
Metallic particles present in a firework, which are released in its smoke when it explodes, could pose a health risk, particularly to asthmatics

Chinese Polycarbonate Production Growing
Bayer MaterialScience plans to invest EUR 110 million to build five new downstream facilities in China by 2012