New method for trifluoromethylation of aryl chlorides under mild conditions by using a palladium-based catalyst.

Catalytic Result

Israel Journal of Chemistry
The first issue of the re-launched Israel Journal of Chemistry celebrates the structure, function and inactivation of ribosome.

Espresso – A Feast for the Senses
Klaus Roth concludes his look at espresso with a scrutinizing glance at the foamy, consolidated surface layer, the crema

Science at the End of the Universe
The creator of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy was not just a comic writer but a lover of science – from quantum physics to evolution.

Factors Behind the Impact
With new impact factors being announced, ChemViews takes a look at their calculation, controversy and usage.

Future Visions of Chemistry: Koop Lammertsma
"Gone is gone. There are no alternatives." - Interview with Koop Lammertsma, VU University, the Netherlands.

Future Visions of Chemistry: Ben Davis
"It puzzles me why some chemists do not see chemistry as the big science." - Interview with Ben Daivis, University of Oxford, UK

Doubly Green Material
A porous solid that not only stores hydrogen gas but can soak up carbon dioxide; a potentially green material on two fronts.

Metal Affinity
Nanoparticle-based sorbents demonstrate excellent affinity for the separation of heavy metals in contaminated water systems

Loosening the Purse Strings
The EU will add EUR 40 million to its contribution to the international Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) program.