A zero-valent platinum complex with tridentate pincer-type coordination has been synthesized and characterized
Unexpected Platinum Pincer Complex
Pneumatic Elastomers As Robotic Arms
Methodology based on embedded pneumatic networks enables large-amplitude actuations in soft elastomers by pressurizing embedded channels
Women Chemists
What is the reason for the scarcity of top-flight women chemists in academia?
Chemical Approach to Graphene Nanoribbons
Bottom-up synthesis of conjugated graphene nanoribbons up to 40 nm with defined structures has been developed
Converting Wasted Heat Into Electricity
Nanostructured material exhibits high thermoelectric figure of merit that is expected to convert 14 % of heat waste to electricity
Cool Gold Hydrocarbon Activation
New catalytic approach to activating hydrocarbons that works at low temperatures developed by researchers in the UK and US
Job: EuCheMS General Secretary
EuCheMS invites candidates for the position of General Secretary in its Brussels office. Closing date 6 February
Wiley-CST Outstanding Publication Award
The Wiley-CST Award for Outstanding Publication was awarded to P. Rashatasakhon and T. Buajarern at PACCON 2011
Hydrogenase Cofactor Simply Synthesized
New route to hydrogenase cofactor azadithiolate provides a simple way to make model enzymes for H2 fuel production
Making Fuel Cells Durable with Pt Nanostars
Starlike, platinum-based nanowire crystals could provide more stable cathodes for fuel cell applications