The large central cavity of octulene can bind anions in nonpolar media

Octulene: A Hydrocarbon that Binds Anions

Sustainable Colors
Flexible and iridescent films made from cellulose nanocrystals and zwitterionic surfactants

Putting on a Benzyl
New Pd-catalyzed C-benzylation reaction

Mild and Simple Peptide Coupling Reaction
Silafluorenyl dichlorides can be used to couple amino acids with little or no epimerization

Better Lithium Separation for Batteries
Redox-active polydopamine membranes separate lithium from magnesium ions in brines

Iron Catalysts Up Close
Organoferrate in iron-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions

Antibacterial Graphene Composites
Ag/Cu bimetallic nanoparticles on graphene support inhibit bacterial growth

Shining a Light on Carbon Monoxide
Fluorescent probe for CO imaging in cells

Royal Medal for Sir John Meurig Thomas
Honoring important contributions "to the advancement of natural knowledge"

More Durable Quantum Bits
Access to a new quantum system with improved properties