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Capturing an elusive step in molecular sandwich making

Researchers from OIST have reported the first full structural characterization of a doubly ring-slipped reaction intermediate in metallocene formation. This discovery provides new evidence on how metallocenes form and react, presenting opportunities for designing tunable structures for applications such as drug delivery systems, cataly...

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2026

Nobel Prize-awarded material that puncture and kill bacteria

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a new material that uses metal-organic frameworks to physically injure and kill bacteria, preventing biofilm formation without antibiotics or toxic metals. This innovation eliminates the risk of antibiotic resistance and has potential applications in various industries.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 27, 2025

CiQUS researchers lead European Innovation Council Project to develop novel anticancer agent

The MEDiCS project, led by Prof. José Luis Mascareñas, aims to develop a new anticancer agent targeting cancer stem cells using ruthenium-based metallic complexes. The €2.5 million funded project will progress the technology through preclinical phase and human clinical trials for pancreatic and colon cancers.

The Frontiers of Knowledge Award goes to Avelino Corma, John Hartwig and Helmut Schwarz for their founding work on the catalysts that are enabling a more efficient, sustainable chemistry

Avelino Corma, John Hartwig, and Helmut Schwarz received the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Award for their fundamental advances in catalysis. They have improved efficiency and reduced energy consumption in various industrial processes through their innovative catalysts.

Scientists synthesize new organometallic “sandwich” compound capable of holding more electrons

Scientists at OIST have synthesized a new metallocene compound capable of holding up to 21 electrons, surpassing the traditional 18-electron limit. This breakthrough has significant potential for applications in medicine, catalysis, and energy, and could lead to novel materials with improved stability and performance.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2023

A first for ferrocene: Organometallic capsule with unusual charge-transfer interactions

A ferrocene-based capsule with unusual charge-transfer interactions has been synthesized, allowing for reversible encapsulation and release of guest molecules. The capsule can bind to a variety of organic and inorganic dyes and electron-accepting molecules, demonstrating its potential applications in medicine, biotechnology, and chemic...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2023

Will you take ruthenium with your tea or coffee?

The study by Lionel Delaude and François Mazars has shown that combining a para-cymene ligand with an N-heterocyclic carbene ligand derived from caffeine or theophylline produces highly effective catalysts. These eco-friendly catalysts reduce the carbon footprint of chemical processes, making them more sustainable.

SourceUniversity of Liège·JournalOrganometallics·DateJul 11, 2023

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers improve the solubility of redox molecules for enhanced energy storage systems

Researchers from GIST have developed a hydrotropic-supporting electrolyte to enhance the solubility of organic redox molecules in aqueous systems. This improvement enables the creation of high-energy-density electrochemical capacitors with potential applications in redox flow batteries.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalACS Energy Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 1, 2023

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology researchers enhance thermoelectricity with guided impurity position control

Researchers at GIST have developed an IDT-based polymer with low thermal conductivity and high electronic conductivity, improving thermoelectric performance. The new material demonstrates a 6-fold increase in efficiency compared to conventional materials.

SourceGIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalChemistry of Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 3, 2023

CityU chemists develop a strategy for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

A research team from City University of Hong Kong and Imperial College London developed a new strategy for highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using ferrocene molecules. The breakthrough invention can achieve efficiency of up to 25% while maintaining stability, making it a promising alternative to silicon solar cells.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022

Predict phosphine reactivity with one simple metric

Researchers developed a predictive tool using %V bur (min) to categorize phosphine structures as active or inactive in many experimental datasets. This advancement will facilitate organometallic chemistry and catalysis, enabling easier computation and prediction of phosphine reactivity.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalScience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 14, 2021

In equilibrium

Researchers have found a complex equilibrium between bimetallic species in the Br-Mg exchange, with lithium magnesiates playing a key role. Detailed NMR spectroscopic studies revealed that an alkyl-rich lithium magnesiate is the active species of the reaction.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateMar 2, 2021

Nagoya University researchers break down plastic waste

Researchers at Nagoya University have developed a highly efficient catalyst that can break down even the toughest amide bonds in plastics under mild conditions. This breakthrough has significant implications for the recovery of materials from waste plastics and could help realize an anthropogenic chemical carbon cycle.

SourceNagoya University·JournalScientific Reports·DateMay 26, 2017

In-mouse catalysis

Researchers have successfully delivered a gold catalyst to a target organ in a mouse, enabling in vivo metal-complex catalysis. This innovation paves the way for potential biomedical applications, including therapy and diagnostics.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateFeb 17, 2017

Chromium-centered cycloparaphenylene rings for making functionalized nanocarbons

A team of chemists at Nagoya University has synthesized novel transition metal-complexed cycloparaphenylenes that enable selective monofunctionalization of CPPs. The discovery opens doors to the construction of unprecedented nanocarbons, including carbon nanotubes with new properties.

SourceInstitute of Transformative Bio-Molecules (ITbM), Nagoya University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJan 26, 2015