Mechanochemical reaction cascade allow spolymer to change color and toughen under mechanical load

Load-Strengthening a Mechanochromic Polymer

Microwave-Assisted Chemical Recycling of Polyamides
Simple and efficient conversion of aliphatic polyamides into the constituent monomers

Layered Compound for Fast Lithium-Ion Conduction
Silver ions act as pillars to create space for lthium-ion migration

Efficient Solid-State Depolymerization of Waste PET
Solvent-free ball milling and aging transform PET into monomer in near-quantitative yields

Carbon Nanotube Sponges for Efficient Cooling
Hard carbon-nanotube sponges dissipate heat by water evaporation

Most Accessed Articles: September 2020
Highlights from Chemistry Europe, ACES, and GDCh journals

Angewandte Chemie 43/2020: Tuning the Structure
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Metal-Free Paints with Gold- and Bronze-Like Effects
Doped oligo(3-methoxythiophene) dyes form glossy metallic-looking films

Room-Temperature Superconductor at High Pressures
Carbonaceous sulfur hydride system achieves a superconducting transition temperature of ca. 288 K at 267 GPa

Dense Carbon Nanotube Film for Electromagnetic Shielding
Ultrathin material with good mechanical strength, conductivity, and shielding performance