C. N. R. Rao will be presented with the August-Wilhelm-von-Hofmann-Denkmünze for his outstanding contributions in the field of solid-state chemistry

C. N. R. Rao Will Be Awarded

Hans Georg von Schnering (1931 – 2010)
Prof. Dr. Hans Georg von Schnering, former Dean of the Max Planck Institute, passed away last week

2009 ISI Impact Factors
Excellent results for Wiley's and Wiley-VCH's 2009 ISI Impact Factors

Factors Behind the Impact
With new impact factors being announced, ChemViews takes a look at their calculation, controversy and usage.

Press Release ChemistryViews.org
A new era for ChemPubSoc Europe and Wiley begins as they launch their new online service.

Quantum Carbon
Simulations suggest that graphane (hydrogenated graphene) could be dotted in the quantum sense leading to possible applications in advanced optics.

Purification of Carbon Nanotube Species
Ultracentifugation has proven to be highly effective in separating by density, electronic and optical characteristics.

Green Liquid Crystals on Display
Merck KGaA presents green materials for displays, lighting and photovoltaics at SID Display Week in Seattle.

Death by Arsenic
Almost 80 years after his death, hair analysis proves legendary racehorse died of arsenic poisoning.