They are highly selective and can be easily separated from the reaction mixture: single-atom catalysts combine the advantages of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis.

Clara Saraceno will use an ERC Consolidator Grant to develop new methods for adjusting air plasma composition using ultrafast lasers. This revolutionizes light generation, but also other areas.

Covalent organic framework compounds are more active as catalysts than one would expect. Researchers have now discovered why.

Professor Max Hansmann from the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology has received the Klung Wilhelmy Science Award for his pioneering work on previously unknown reactive intermediates and novel redox systems. The award, which is worth 50,000 euros, is one of the most prestigious privately financed prizes for outstanding young German scientists. The award ceremony took place on 21 November…

Water and the bad smelling molecule hydrogen sulphide do not seem to have a lot in common at first sight. However, when investing a little energy, some differences disappear.

Nanotubes can serve as biosensors. They change their fluorescence when they bind to certain molecules. Until now, it was unclear why. Researchers have gained new insights into the cause of the fluorescence.

Nature: RESOLV PI Benjamin List and his team discribe a process of converting homofarnesol into ambrox, using a special catalyst that ensures the reaction happens in a specific, controlled way.

Phy. Che. Che. Phy.: RESOLV researchers characterize the effect of rubidium ions on water–ice nanoislands in terms of area, fractal dimension, and apparent height by low-temperature scanning tunneling microscopy.

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Coupling of Aryl Chlorides with Lithium Nucleophiles Enabled by Molecularly Defined Alkynyllithium Palladium Catalysts

Chem. Sus. Chem.: Decarboxylative Ketonization of Aliphatic Carboxylic Acids in a Continuous Flow Reactor Catalysed by Manganese Oxide on Silica