Fully fused PAHs prepared via Pd-catalyzed annulative dimerization of phenylene triflate, followed by ring closure

New Route to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Carbon Monoxide-Releasing Polymers for Wound Healing
Metal-free copolymers self-assemble into micelles and can be used for photo-triggered CO release

Repurposing Tires for Wastewater Cleaning
Pyrolysis char from tires can be used to remove phenolic contaminants from water

Unusual Heterocumulene Complex Forms a Free Carbene
First example of a structurally characterized monometallic complex with a bidentate heterocumulene

Metal Sulfides for Sodium-Ion Battery Anodes
Hierarchical hybrid nanoboxes for Na-ion batteries with sustained performance

Towards a Circular Economy for Plastics
BASF and Security Matters collaborate to develop solutions for plastics traceability and circularity

Three New Lithium Gallides Synthesized
New binary phases in the Ga-rich part of the Li–Ga system

Selective Electroreduction of CO2 over SnO2 Nanodots
Simultaneous generation of formate and syngas to maximize energy efficiency

Systemic Decline of Oil, Gas, and Plastic Industries
Report warns that the current crisis is only intensifying the long-term decline of the oil, gas, and plastic industries, it's not the reason

Metal-Free Deoxygenation of α-Hydroxy Carbonyl Compounds
Access to α,α-diaryl carbonyl compounds