Cellulose is effectively converted into methanol, propylene, and ethylene glycol over Cu-based catalysts
Efficient Chemical Transformations of Cellulose
Random? Not at All
Long-ranged electrostatic order of ions at the nanoscale (in space and time) in solution defies assumption of random distribution
Inkjet Ink for Large OLED Displays
Merck’s organic light-emitting diode (OLED) materials combined with Epson’s technology that converts OLED materials into ink
More Power Between the Sheets
Nanosheets of boron carbon nitride have large capacity for lithium ions and could be used as "green" electrodes in rechargeable batteries
Science Award Electrochemistry for N. Yabuuchi
Naoaki Yabuuchi, Japan, awarded €50,000 prize by Volkswagen and BASF for his new Na-ion battery electrode materials
Electride Ammonia
A new process for making ammonia could reduce the overall energy costs in the manufacture of this crucial chemical
Future of Worldwide Polylactic Acid Capacity
Asia is expected to overtake North America in bio-based polylactic acid (PLA) capacity by 2020
Straightforward Synthesis of Fullerooxazoles
Direct method for producing oxazoline-fused fullerenes from [60] fullerene and readily available carboxamides by radical pathways
Fish Poisoning: Ca2+ Channels Matter
Food poisoning from fish causes oversensitivity to mild cold by activating voltage-dependent calcium channels
Infectious Prion Digested by Crows
Prion remains infectious after passage through digestive system of crows