Researchers in Australia and the USA have developed a nanoscale Gutenberg-style printing press
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Pure Zeolite from Impure Kaolin
Direct synthesis of zeolite ZSM-5 from raw kaolin is possible with a novel route developed by UK chemists
Heterogeneous Epoxidation with POMs
New polyoxometalates (POMs) for the epoxidation of olefins bring heterogeneous catalysis a step closer
New Class of Oxazine Derivatives
Three-component assembly provides a simple route to new aminooxazine derivatives of pharmaceutical interest
Volcano-Proof Coatings for Jet Engines
Jet engine coatings that are more resistant to volcanic ash may prevent the extensive disruption to air travel seen last year
Angewandte Chemie 17/2011: A Good Catch
An overview of the latest edition of Angewandte Chemie
MOF Capsules
Hollow capsules of hybrid metal-organic frameworks (MOF) have selective permeability related directly to their micropore size
Total Synthesis of HIV-1 Rev Protein
Protein that plays an important role in the HIV replication cycle can now be synthesized chemically
Glucose Dehydration for Biofuels
Conversion of glucose from biomass into platform chemicals for biofuels does not depend on the catalyst’s oxidation state