Chemical science news from across RSC Publishing.
Issue 7
Instant Insight
Instant insight: Cooperating catalysts
09 May 2008
Mark Davis explains why catalysts need to learn to cooperate in order to compete with nature
Interview
Interview: Green by name, green by nature
28 May 2008
Mike Green talks to Sarah Dixon about the role of green chemistry in industry
Research Highlights
Miniaturised sewing machines
23 June 2008
Single threads of DNA can now be manipulated using miniaturised hooks and bobbins, thanks to Japanese scientists
Absolute control of stereochemistry
09 June 2008
The one-step synthesis using an organocatalyst to control six chiral centres in a single molecule has been reported by Danish chemists.
Molecular Lego turns green
23 June 2008
An environmentally-friendly method for connecting together the molecular building blocks
Chocolate's sweet secrets
09 June 2008
Studying microstructural changes in chocolate could help confectioners stop that shiny surface from turning an unappetising dull grey
Livening up lactates
14 May 2008
Thai scientists have devised a faster, environmentally-friendly route to alkyl lactates
Viruses incubate nanoparticles
04 June 2008
US scientists demonstrate how viruses can be used to make titania nanoparticles of fixed shapes and sizes.
Essential Elements
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