Twisted pyrene-fused acenes with cyano groups in key positions

A Twisted Aromatic Framework

Porous Polymer Fibers Clean Up Oil Spills
Electrospinning produces polystyrene fibers which absorb oil and repel water

Microgrooves Control Frost Formation
Patterned surface with anti-icing properties

Growing Algae in Wastewater
Macroalgae can be cultivated in municipal wastewaters to produce biomass

Primary Amines from Renewable Resources
Ruthenium-catalyzed process transforms amino acids to amines and methane

Carbon Nitride for Stronger Hydrogels
Graphitic carbon nitride acts as photoinitiator and reinforcer for hydrogel formation

Shale Gas to Reduce China's CO2 Emissions?
Replacing coal with shale gas could reduce carbon footprint, but also increases risks of methane leakage

Red Phosphorus Anodes
Large-scale synthesis of red phosphorus nanoparticles as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Structure of Apple Allergen Identified
Basis for understanding cross-reactivity between birch pollen and apple allergens

One-Pot Thiazoline Synthesis
Direct coupling of alkenes and thioamides