Wednesday 14 May 2014

First Solid-State Study of a Functionalized Fullerene Radical Anion Salt



First Solid-State Study of a Functionalized Fullerene Radical Anion Salt

A radical anion of a highly functionalized fullerene derivative with twelve bulky addends shows promising magnetic properties
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Two Catalysts for Reactions on the Double



Two Catalysts for Reactions on the Double

Synergistic catalysis gives the Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction a big boost
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Going Green in Space with Ionic Liquids



Going Green in Space with Ionic Liquids

Cyanoborohydride-based ionic liquids as green aerospace bipropellant fuels
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Kinetic Resolution of Diols by Etherification



Kinetic Resolution of Diols by Etherification

Total synthesis of (+)-sacidumlignan D through etherification-based kinetic resolution
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Comparing Catalysts










The selectivity of ligand-capped palladium catalysts in hydrogenation reactions is compared with their lead-poisoned equivalents
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Giant Vesicles from Sophorolipids










Sophorolipids based on linolenic acid self-assemble into giant-vesicle-type structures with membranes similar to those of cell walls
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