Umpolung converts nucleophilic arenes into electrophilic arenes in a Rh-catalyzed C-H activation

Rhodium-Catalyzed Functionalization of Arenes

Thorium Molybdate Feels the Squeeze
Pressure and temperature induced phase transitions bring about dramatic changes in volume

Polymerization within Organosilicas
Mesoporous organosilicas provide an ideal vessel for controlled polymerization

A Better Catalyst for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction
Copper complexes on carbon nanotubes form efficient electrocatalysts for fuel cells

Convenient Anion Sensor Candidate
Hydrogen-bond formation or deprotonation of an Ir–bibenzimidazole complex can be used for sensing anions

Hydrogenase Models in Frozen Matrices
Photolysis of [FeFe]-hydrogenase models in frozen matrices gives previously unidentified products

Biosensors Converse with Nanotubes
Taking advantage of the modulation of the optical properties of carbon nanotubes for sensing a model protein

Sandmeyer-Type Trifluoromethylation
Syntheses with late-stage introduction of fluorinated moieties

Controllable Chloride Transport
Host-guest strategy to reversibly control transmembrane chloride transport with cyclodextrins

Clean and Controlled C-Dot Synthesis
Preparation of carbon nanodots by laser ablation in ionic liquids: a simple, clean and controlled method