The first catalytic synthesis of an acrylate from CO2 and an alkene could lead to greener diapers

Renewable Sources for Disposable Diapers?

A Benzodiazepine Sedates Leukemia
The benzodiazepine Ro5-3335 reduces the development of core binding factor leukemias by inhibiting RUNX1-CBFβ interactions

Catalytic Friedel–Crafts for Quaternary Carbonyl Compounds
Perchlorates catalyze arylation of teriatry α-hydroxyesters and α-hydroxyketones

Quantum Confinement Damages DVD Players
The origin of damage to nanofilms in DVD players is revealed to be quantum confinement of electrons

Improved Nanotubes for Microbatteries
Simple method to improve the high-rate capability of TiO2 nanotube arrays for use in lithium-ion batteries

Improving Drug Delivery to the Brain
Sphingolipid analogs improve drug delivery across the blood-brain barrier by targeting the transporter P-glycoprotein

Polymer Science Awards Bestowed
Hideyuki Otsuka and Kazushi Kinbara, both Japan, have been awarded the Society of Polymer Science Japan Wiley Award

Glycosilated Dendrimers Protect the Gut
A glycosilated polypropyletherimine dendrimer defends gut wall’s integrity during infectious inflammatory diarrhea

Chinese Chemical Industry Cares About Public Perception
China’s chemical industry needs to do more to address challenges it faces building public trust over pollution and chemical health concerns

Restrict DNA Freedom with PNA for White Light
Peptide nucleic acid (PNA) restricts the conformations of arranged chromophores on a DNA strand and improves its photophysical properties