New definition of the unit of thermodynamic temperature on the basis of a natural constant, the Boltzmann constant

Redefinition of the Kelvin

Angewandte Chemie 17/2017: Purification
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Metal-Free Cross Coupling
Quaternary 3,3-substituted oxindoles synthesized under mild, metal-free conditions

Carborane Anions as Electrolytes
Non-corrosive electrolyte for rechargeable Mg batteries

Structure and Activity of Anti-Tuberculosis Compounds
Advanced NMR techniques show how small structural differences could lead to higher activity

Improved Low-Toxicity Explosives
1,2,4,5-Tetrazine-bis-1,2,4-triazoles as energetic materials with improved sensitivity and thermostability

Amino Acids for Exfoliation of 2D Materials
Simultaneous functionalization and exfoliation of molybdenum disulfide

Porous Crystalline Lithium Aryloxide Thin Films
Films made by combining gas-phase atomic/molecular layer deposition

Manganese-Catalyzed Allylation
Earth-abundant metal catalysis combines C–H and C–C bond activation

Priestley Medal 2017 for Tobin J. Marks
Highest honor of the American Chemical Society (ACS) presented to materials and organometallic chemist