J.Mat.Chem.A: By combining light-collecting and photosynthesis proteins of different types, more energy can be produced.

Being elected to join the Academy is an honour for outstanding researchers.

Angew.Chem.: Water may look like a simple liquid. However, it is anything but simple to analyse. The unique properties of water are only understandable, if scientists observe the interaction of the molecules.

Nat.Comm.: Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them – but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.

The research teams from Bochum and Dortmund continue to drive the transfer of excellent research - soon also into the classroom.

A selection of solvation papers from our highlights section.

A year full of new results, scientific discussions, and new challenges.

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