Polymer objects that appear one-dimensional may adopt complex 3D structures influencing their electronic and optical properties
Conjugated Polymers: Because Shape Matters
Launch of New Multidisciplinary Chemistry Journal
The first articles from the new Wiley-VCH and ChemPubSoc Europe journal ChemPlusChem are now online
Most Accessed Articles: November 2011
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for November 2011
Surprises in Iron(II) Coordination Chemistry
Rare ferrous complex with an exceptional coordination number of 7 oxidizes challenging trans-aliphatic olefin substrates
Highest Activity for CO2 Hydrogenation
Cobalt complex catalyzes hydrogenation of CO2 and bicarbonates with highest activity of any non-precious-metal catalyst
Improved Li-ion Batteries
Improved rate capability and excellent cycling performance achieved by modified electrode material
Efficient Intermolecular C–C Bond Formation Reactions
Transient radical cation intermediates generated at electrodes enable efficient intramolecular C–C bond formation reactions
High-Capacity Silicon-Air Battery
Using an alkaline solution as electrolyte comprised of only environmentally friendly and widely available elements
Multifaceted Magnetite Promising for Batteries
Magnetite nanocrystals with multiple facets show potential as lithium ion battery anode material with high storage capacity
Total Synthesis of Indolizidine (+)-223A
Simple procedure providing easy access to alkaloid 223A in sufficient quantities from readily accessible compounds