Superhalogens, inorganic entities with extraordinarily high electron affinities, could theoretically ionize water clusters

Oxidizing Water with Superhalogens?

Thermally Stable Silver-Containing Ionic Liquids
Thermally stable ionic liquids prepared for the electrodeposition of metallic silver with high deposition rates

Fluorescence Anion Sensors
Incorporating a fluorescent probe into a polymeric matrix gives a sensor array that can recognize eight different analytes

Bring More Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Foods
New method used to add omega-3 fatty acids to popular food like sausages

Opening up Hybrid Cages
A solvent and temperature driven self assembly of nanoscopic coordination cages with uranium ions at their heart has been developed

A Closer Look at Radical Migration
Investigation of the radical migration from the sulfur atom in the radical cation of glutathione, an important antioxidant

New Route to Catalytic Nanoflowers
Optimization of the formation of catalytic Pt–CeO2 hybrid nanoflowers by graphene oxide

New Carbene Anchors for Gold Surfaces
Carbene anchors can be used to add a secure monolayer to a gold surface, and could circumvent limitations of thiol bridges

250th Birthday: Nicolas-Louis Vauquelin
Nicolas-Louis Vauquelin discovered chromium and beryllium; answer to Guess the Chemist (17)

Intellectual Freedom in Academic Scientific Research under Threat
Sir John Meurig Thomas, UK, argues that scientific research motivated by intellectual curiosity is being restricted by funding bodies