Single crystal X-ray structure analysis method that does not require sample crystallization could become common practice in labs

Merck and Rigaku Simplify Crystal Structure Analysis Technology

New Stage in Atomic-Resolution Electron Microscopy
Magnetic objective lens system realizes a magnetic field-free environment at the sample position

BASF and NGK Partner to Sell Stationary Energy Storage Batteries
NGK's stationary sodium-sulfur-based (NAS) batteries are commercialized megawatt-class batteries for long-time energy storage

Designing Molecules with Protein-Like Functions
Exploring the functional consequences of protein backbone alteration in ubiquitin

Planning a Bio-Based Plastics Plant
Aventium intends to build a plant to produce 100 % renewable and fully recyclable polymers in Northwestern Europe

New Type of Scorpionate Ligand
Phosphine-functionalized tris(pyrazolyl)methane ligands

DNA Barcodes Help to Screen Drug Candidates
Diverse collection of macrocycles attached to DNA barcodes synthesized to find lead structures that inhibit disease-relevant proteins

Upcycling Plastics into Metal–Organic Frameworks
One-pot depolymerisation of polylactic acid

Enantioselective Recognition of Amino Acids
First example for the enantioselective fluorescent recognition of amino acids in the fluorous phase

Improved Synthesis of Hindered Ethers
Electrochemical oxidation creates carbocations which can be used to make difficult-to-access ethers