Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

The sequential addition of electrons to tetrabenzo[a,c,e,g]cyclooctatetraene (tetraphenylene) reveals distinct structural changes, which complement textbook knowledge

Composite of PEDOT:PSS with polyethylene oxide on carbon nanofibers used as a layer between separator and anode improves performance

Exploration of the solid-state structures of C₆F₅Br shows four phases, three of which have been solved

Using raw mixtures of rare earths elements (REE) recovered from e-waste as catalysts to promote the stereoselective synthesis of highly valuable compounds

Self-propelled motion of oxygen nanobubbles in ultrapure water at body temperature reported, challenging the notion of Brownian diffusion

Novel macrocycle shows bright turquoise fluorescence with a high quantum yield; might be a useful carbon nanotube precursor

HPPE's surprising effect: activating cell defense by releasing zinc and mild stress in the cells

Study of seven flavonol-Ru(II) complexes shows interesting biological activities

Cobalt-mediated oxidation of 2,2'-dilithio-1,1'-binaphthyl by ferrocenium salts gives [6]cyclo-1,2-naphthylene