Volume 38 Number 11 (Inside) 2009

The generation of heterocycles from donor/acceptor cyclopropanes enables the total synthesis of complex bioactive target molecules such as nakadomarin A, native to an Okinawan sea sponge.

Volume 38 Number 9 (Inside) 2009

Molecular scorpions: "Pi" coordination to tetrapyrrolic ligands provides a new strategy for the design of polymetallic materials with unusual structures.

Volume 38 Number 8 (Inside) 2009

This cover shows segments of polythiophene chains and their unit rings are attached with images of electrosynthesized conducting polymer nanostructures.

Volume 38 Number 7 (Inside) 2009

The life-cycle of cellulose-based materials. The grafting of synthetic polymers to cellulose fibres creates biodegradable functional materials with diverse potential applications.

Volume 38 Number 4 (Inside) 2009

Cover illustrates possible carbon nanotube-nanocrystal heterostructures, including nanoparticles such as metallic, metal oxide, and semiconducting nanocrystals. Background highlights a TEM image of Au-nanotube conjugates.

Volume 38 Number 3 (Inside) 2009

Easier when confined! As jigsaw pieces fit better when placed on a planar surface, some reaction selectivities are achieved more easily when the TS are confined in a controlled space.

Volume 38 Number 2 (Inside) 2009

Introduction of amino acids into synthetic receptors represents an attractive approach to mimic the anion recognition properties of natural systems.

Volume 38 Number 1 (Inside) 2009

Novel axial and radial nanowire photovoltaic elements seen emerging from a scanning electron micrograph of silicon core-shell nanowires.