Catalysis researcher and former Chairman of the German Catalysis Society (GeCatS)

60th Birthday: Martin Muhler

Luminescent Lithium and Magnesium Complexes
Pincer ligand composed of a carbazole unit and two carbenes leads to bright luminescence

Two Silylating Reagents Used for Easier Peptide Synthesis
Transient masking of amino acids and peptides

Asymmetric Aldol Reaction in Continuous Flow
Reaction using gel-bound organocatalysts

SARS-CoV-2 Variant Trades Improved Binding for Antibody Evasion
One of the mutations in the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.351 reduces binding to cells, but also to neutralizing antibodies

70th Birthday: Michael Röper
Industrial chemist formerly at BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany

New CEO of Merck KGaA
Belén Garijo appointed Executive Board Chairman and CEO of Merck KGaA

Source of Musty Off-Flavor in Cocoa Identified
Levels of (−)-geosmin and 3-methyl-1H-indole shown to be important factors

Angewandte Chemie 19/2021: Life as We Know It
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

LEDs with Reduced Blue Light Could Prevent Sleep Disruption
New phosphor produces a warm white light with a reduced blue component