An overview of the latest trends in various fields of chemistry published annually in Nachrichten aus der Chemie

Trend Reports 2014

Role of Heusler Compounds for Smart Energy
Fascinating functionalities of Heusler compounds and what needs to be done to develop new materials for energy technology

Regioselective Synthesis of Diacylglycerol Rosmarinates
1,2-diacylglycerol rosmarinates synthesized in a chemo-enzymatic reaction and tested for their antioxidant activity

KNCV Golden Master Award for Berend van der Meer
Award for the best research report written by a master student in the field of chemistry, life sciences, or process technology

Splitting Water Without a Metal Catalyst
A metal-free hybrid material of carbon and nitrogen splits water with the help of sunlight

Angewandte Chemie 11/2015: 150 Years of BASF
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Sodium for Sustainable Batteries
Cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium ion batteries

Nanotechnology in Biomedical Applications
Information and discussion platform NanoBioMedizin frounded to integrate nanotechnology in biomedical applications in Germany

Quick ID for Nanoparticles
Novel colorimetric sensing array can be used to rapidly identify a wide range of nanoparticles, even at ultra-low concentrations

60th Birthday: Andreas Kreimeyer
Andreas Kreimeyer, BASF SE, celebrates his 60th birthday