Conversion of glucose from biomass into platform chemicals for biofuels does not depend on the catalyst’s oxidation state

Glucose Dehydration for Biofuels

Restriction to Renewable Feedstock Yields Lifted
Lignin oil yield no longer restricted to 23 % — Over 85 % yield achievable when boric acid capping agent is used

Death Metal!
Ruthenium complexes selectively target and kill cancer cells over healthy cells

Solving the Material and Energy Challenges of the Future
Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future

Quantum Dots for Gene-Silencing
Gene-silencing siRNA delivered more effectively with quantum dots coated with cyclodextrin for targeted disease treatment and imaging

Thin Films with Only Chiral Faces
First example of thick films with exposed chiral and biocompatible faces for use in enantioselective heterogeneous catalysis

New Approach to Amine Synthesis
First selective catalytic synthesis of primary amines splits secondary and tertiary amines by using ammonia

Society Publishing – ChemPubSoc Europe’s History
ChemPubSoc Europe, organization of European chemical societies, publishes ChemistryViews and a number of high-quality journals

New Design Principle for Chemical Systems
Importance of dispersion energy for the thermodynamic stability of molecules

Removal of Strontium From Nuclear Waste
Removal of strontium from nuclear waste streams by desmid green algae