The RESOLV cluster of excellence has successfully completed its first funding period and intends to aim even higher in the future. Next stop: space. (Deutsche Version unten)

'ChemPhysChem' asked 4 questions to Wolfram Sander (RUB) and Elsa Sanchez-Garcia (University of Duisburg-Essen) about their new research on the dynamics of a peptide in explicit solvent, which was featured with a cover picture in the journal.

JACS: Membraneless protein droplets may have played a role in initiating life on Earth, under harsh temperature and pressure conditions

Sci. Adv.: Solvated acids tend to release a proton. However, they display more complex behaviour under space conditions.

The cluster members discussed about the new research topics, confirmed current representatives for ECR Board (Merten) and Gender Board (Bordignon).

Ang. Chem. Int. Ed.: Nanoscientists have discovered a new reaction mechanism to cleave cellulose efficiently and environmentally friendly. (German version below)

Angew.Chem.: First report of a self-assembled coordination cage based on chiral helicenes

Angew. Chem.: Special issue features top research from excellent women scientists.

RESOLV Speaker M.Havenith co-moderated the first event of the Topic Forum 'From Idea to Product - How to Transfer Research into Start-ups'. - German version below

More than 40 million euros have been invested into the Solvation Science research programme, in which RUB is involved together with its partners. This marks the beginning of a new era for the Excellence Cluster.