The EuCheMS elected Ulrich Schubert, Vienna University of Technology, member of the Austrian chemical society, as their new president

New EuCheMS President

C=O Activation in CO2
First step to using CO2 as a chemical feedstock – theoretical studies reveal mechanism of CO2 activation by uranium complex

Silver-Free Protocol
New route to gold-based catalyst removes need for moisture and light sensitive silver salts

Atmospheric Dioxane Degradation
Mechanism of the radical-initiated oxidation of 1,3-dioxane helps explain the role of ethers in the atmosphere

One-Phase for Biodiesel
Using ionic liquids for biodiesel production overcomes miscibility problem and allows recycling over several cycles

Built-in Flaw Identified
New fabrication methods that provide smaller structures and sharper interfaces needed to increase solar cell efficiency

Angewandte Author Profiles
Helmut Werner, Leroy Cronin, Otto Wolfbeis, and Takuzo Aida, are interviewed this month

Switchable Water
Addition of amines leads to water with switchable ionic strength for reversible salting out of organic compounds

Awards Accepting Nominations
Find links to awards accepting nominations listed here – last update February 14, 2025

1st Industrial-scale MOF Synthesis
Method developed for solvent-free industrial-scale manufacture of MOFs for better gas storage - new opportunities for natural gas-powered vehicles