Professor Engelbert Zass has been awarded for his achievements in the practice of chemical information science

Herman Skolnik Award 2014

Total Synthesis of Tetrahydrolipstatin
A concise enantioselective synthesis of tetrahydrolipstatin (THL) and seven stereoisomers has been achieved

Olefination of Furans and Unactivated Alkenes
Branched vinylfurans formed in high yields and with high selectivities by oxidative olefination of furans with unactivated alkenes

Antibody-Free Detection
Graphene oxide photoluminescence can be modulated to allow detection of neurotransmitters

Creating Lens-Shaped Particles
Size-controlled nanoparticles determine the external shape and internal morphology of block copolymer particles

Mass Production of Synthetic Diamond
A new chemical vapor deposition system boosts single-crystal diamond production to 100 grams a day

Rip Carbon Nanotubes Open
Carbon nanotubes can be unzipped into graphene nanoribbons by breaking C=C bonds through high impact

Si−Ru Complex Probes DNA Mismatches
A silicon−ruthenium hybrid complex can selectively detect cytosine−cytosine and cytosine−thymine mismatches in DNA

Attention to Supplement Drinks Containing Nanoparticles
The ingestion of nanoparticles contained in dietary supplement drinks may detrimentally affect health and environment

Enzymatic Logic Gates
Smart delivery systems for the release of entrapped guests in a controlled manner