Very fast, ligand-free reaction provides simple and inexpensive route to key components in dye-sensitized solar cells

Investigations into how peptides bind to surfaces show that weak, non-covalent interactions may be the key to new biomimetic materials

A versatile protocol for construction of C—P bonds opens the way for a range of new coupling partners to be used

New polyoxometalates (POMs) for the epoxidation of olefins bring heterogeneous catalysis a step closer

Three-component assembly provides a simple route to new aminooxazine derivatives of pharmaceutical interest

Protein that plays an important role in the HIV replication cycle can now be synthesized chemically

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

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

Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future

Ruthenium complexes selectively target and kill cancer cells over healthy cells