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

Solving the Material and Energy Challenges of the Future

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

Cleaner Fuel with MOFs
Cleaner diesel and gasoline could be produced with metal–organic frameworks that remove nitrogen and sulfur contaminants

Carbon Monoxide Powder
Way of generating CO from easy-to-handle powder could eliminate need for CO-detectors and high-pressure equipment

Invite Japanese Colleagues
Support website to coordinate relief efforts by the scientific community in response to the devastating earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan

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

Oligopyrroles: Receptors and Chemosensors for Hazardous Materials
Sequestering, removal, detection of hazardous materials: oligopyrroles provide a versatile receptor platform

First Science Slam in Karlsruhe
Falko Brinkmann organized the first Science Slam in Karlsruhe; here he talks about his inspiration and the event

New Test for Germs
Fluorescing DNAzymes detect metabolic products from bacteria

How To Make Proteins Happy
Experiences from a Science Slam — ChemistryViews talks with the winners of the first Science Slam in Karlsruhe, Germany