Angewandte Chemie

The degree of interconnectivity of molecular frameworks in microporous materials influences their structural flexibility and gas sorption

Palladium catalysts containing unique molecular ligands couple aromatic rings together in surprising ways

Combining rare-earth clusters with traditional metal catalysts reveals secrets of chemical transformation

A switch that controls formation of stacks from nucleic acid strands has potential applications in gene expression and molecular machines

‘On–off’ fluorescent probes allow multicolor detection of nucleic acid strands within living cells

A novel spectroscopic technique reveals a new fundamental property of air/water interfaces

Synthesis of graphitic nanotubes containing platinum metals achieved through self-assembly techniques

A team of RIKEN researchers has synthesized a key fragment of the natural product called physalin B, which shows both antitumor and anti-inflammatory activity. The work will make an important contribution towards the goal of synthesizing the whole compound, which has eluded chemists since its discovery in 1969.

Chemical-induced switching of polymer magnetism achieved at room temperature

Replacing hazardous solvents with water and improving efficiencies are ways that chemists can reduce the environmental impact of their reactions. RIKEN researchers have developed recyclable catalysts that selectively generate chiral organic molecules in water - a nearly ideal green chemical process.

A first-of-a-kind switch in chemical bonding by a zirconium atom spotted by scientists

A cooperative effect gives rare-earth metal complexes with two metal centers better selectivity than single metal catalysts

Two RIKEN researchers have developed a switch to control the formation and separation of DNA duplexes that may have implications in many biological processes, such as gene regulation.

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is produced whenever fossil fuels are burned. RIKEN chemists have developed a catalyst that should allow carbon dioxide to be used as a versatile synthetic chemical.

A new technique that works at normal pressures shows molecular interactions at liquid interfaces

A novel cyclization reaction is used to make molecules that switch between two different forms by redistributing their electrons

Squashed carbon balls show promising electronic properties

Collective motion of molecules in a crystal could lead to new electronic devices

A three-component catalytic system enables the formation of carbon–fluorine bonds at precise positions in organic molecules