Research Articles
Catalyst in a Box: Zeolite-Supported Enantioselective Catalysis
Exploring the revolutionary potential of chiral zeolites in enantioselective catalysis for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.
Beyond Force: How Eric Jacobsen's Molecular Attraction is Reshaping Chemistry
Explore Eric N. Jacobsen's Arthur C. Cope Award-winning research on noncovalent catalysis and its transformative impact on chemical synthesis.
Brewing Alcohol from Natural Gas: The Metal-Organic Framework Revolution
Discover how metal-organic frameworks with coordinatively unsaturated iron sites enable the direct conversion of ethane to ethanol using nitrous oxide.
Copper's Hidden Talent: How a Simple Metal Unlocks Nature's Oxidation Tricks
Exploring how mononuclear copper-active-oxygen complexes mimic biological oxidation reactions and enable greener industrial processes.
The Acid Test: How Molecular Engineering is Perfecting CO₂ Conversion
Exploring how iron porphyrin catalysts with strategic acid placement are revolutionizing CO₂ conversion into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Copper: The Ancient Metal Powering Modern Molecular Magic
Explore how copper transforms from a simple metal to a sophisticated tool for building complex molecules in modern chemistry.
Rare Earth Reagents: The Invisible Hands Crafting Our Modern World
Explore how rare earth elements are revolutionizing organic synthesis and materials science through their unique catalytic properties and applications.
The Beckmann Rearrangement: From Classic Reaction to Modern Green Catalysis
Exploring the evolution of Beckmann rearrangement from traditional methods to modern green catalytic approaches with industrial applications.
Crystal Catalysts: How a Metal-Organic Framework is Revolutionizing Chemical Synthesis
Explore how Cu₃(BTC)₂, a metal-organic framework, is transforming chemical synthesis through superior catalytic performance in the Friedländer reaction.
Turning Achiral Frameworks into Chiral Catalysts: A Microenvironment Revolution
Discover how scientists are imparting chiral microenvironments onto stable achiral MOFs to create powerful asymmetric catalysts for pharmaceutical and chemical applications.