First synthesis of dioxasiliranes isolable at room temperature, stabilized by N-heterocyclic carbenes featuring a three-membered SiO2-peroxide ring.
Activation of Oxygen by Silicon
Druggy Parisians
Wastewater analysis in Paris hints at high levels of cocaine abuse in the city but low levels of ecstasy, amphetamines, and opiates.
Sticky Problem Solved
Polyethylene glycol and a polycarbonate of dihydroxyacetone, commonly used in sunless tanning creams, could find use in sealing surgical wounds.
Going Quantum Dotty!
A bioanalytical enzymatic system producing fluorescent nanoparticles employs additional sensitive techniques.
Chemistry In Space
Molecular species have been identified in space. - How did they get there? Maybe dust plays a role in the redox chemistry of space.
Microreactors
The use of microreactors has opened up new horizons for synthetic organic chemistry and the chemical manufacturing industry.
Understanding the APJ Receptor Binding Site
Exploring the RPRL motif of apelin-13 through molecular simulation and biological evaluation of cyclic peptide analogues
Finland/China Sign 1.5 Billion Euros Cleantech Deals
Different agreements, worth approx. 1.5 billion euros, were signed at the Cleantech Finland China seminar held in Beijing.
New Routes in Process Chemistry and Plant Conception
The Novel Process Windows concept will speed up reactions to massively boost sustainability and cost competitiveness.
Small But Super
Lightweight, handy magnets could allow high-resolution NMR spectroscopy to develop into a portable analytical technique.