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Outstanding organocatalysis – An article collection

13 Jun 2012

A collection of high impact articles on organocatalysis from the RSC’s ChemComm, Catalysis Science & Technology, Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry (OBC) and Chem Soc Rev

Catalysts are key to some of the most important reactions on the planet; a world without the Haber process or catalysts to crack crude oil is difficult to imagine. Not to mention the enzymatic reactions that are crucial to all life on earth.

Organocatalysts are an important class of catalyst and consist of carbon-based molecules often functionalised with oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen or phosphorus. They have shown promise in a range of reactions including hydrogenation, Diels-Alder, Michael and Mannich reactions, and are of particular interest in asymmetric reactions.

To help keep you up-to-date with the latest in cutting-edge organocatalytic research we have made the following articles free to access until 9^th July. After reading all these there will be little you won’t know about the exciting world of organocatalysis!

Click here for the full list of free articles

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Solar energy review collection

11 Jun 2012

By Joanne Thomson.

Creating and securing environmentally sustainable energy is a global challenge. As part of the Royal Society of Chemistry’s ‘Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World’ initiatives, we are promoting solar energy and the role the chemical sciences can play in providing solutions.

Chem Soc Rev has recently published some great reviews on the theme of solar energy. Read them today to find out how chemistry can support change.

Sensitizer molecular structure-device efficiency relationship in dye sensitized solar cells
John N. Clifford, Eugenia Martínez-Ferrero, Aurélien Viterisi and Emilio Palomares
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011, 40, 1635-1646

Photodeposition of metal sulfide quantum dots on titanium(IV) dioxide and the applications to solar energy conversion
Hiroaki Tada, Musashi Fujishima and Hisayoshi Kobayashi
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2011, 40, 4232-4243

Thermodynamics and kinetics of CO₂, CO, and H⁺ binding to the metal centre of CO₂ reduction catalysts
Jacob Schneider, Hongfei Jia, James T. Muckerman and Etsuko Fujita
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI:10.1039/C1CS15278E

Photosensitized electron transfer processes of nanocarbons applicable to solar cells
Francis D’Souza and Osamu Ito
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, 41, 86-96

Charge transfer in organic molecules for solar cells: theoretical perspective
Yi Zhao and WanZhen Liang
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C1CS15207F

Excitation energy transfer in multiporphyrin arrays with cyclic architectures: towards artificial light-harvesting antenna complexes
Jaesung Yang, Min-Chul Yoon, Hyejin Yoo, Pyosang Kim and Dongho Kim
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35022J

Also of interest:
Artificial Photosynthesis – a ChemComm web theme

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A Celebration of Organic Chemistry

28 May 2012

By Rachel Blakeburn.

On Friday 15 June, Professor Keith Smith will host a symposium showcasing the very best in Organic Chemistry.

The symposium features lectures by two Nobel Laureates and an RSC Prize Winner, as well as marking Keith’s retirement from Cardiff University, and celebrating his work within the Organic Chemistry Community.

This event is free to attend but places are limited, and attendance is only guaranteed by pre-registration – so act now!

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Directing Biosynthesis – oral abstract deadline 11 May!

09 May 2012

By Joanne Thomson.

Please don’t miss this last opportunity to submit an oral abstract now to be part of a high profile conference featuring contributions from the most active groups in the UK, Europe, the USA and Japan working in this rapidly developing area.

This meeting builds on the two previous extremely successful conferences in a subject area which remains highly topical. As significant opportunities exist for engineering biosynthetic pathways in bacteria, fungi and plants for the directed biosynthesis of new natural products with new and beneficial properties. We expect the programme this year to generate a high profile event that you will not want to miss.

Confirmed Invited speakers:

Ikuro Abe, University of Tokyo, Japan
Mervyn Bibb, John Innes Centre, UK
David W. Christianson, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Christian Hertweck, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany
Ben Liu, The University of Texas at Austin, USA
Professor Jim Naismith, University of St Andrews, UK
Joern Piel, University of Bonn, Germany
Professor Chris Schofield, University of Oxford, UK
David H Sherman, University of Michigan, USA
Dr David R Spring, University of Cambridge, UK
Tom Simpson, FRS, University of Bristol, UK
Yi Tang, UCLA, USA

NOW CONFIRMED – Craig Townsend, John Hopkins University, USA

A special symposium will take place within the Directing Biosynthesis III programme, recognising the achievements of three 2011 RSC award winners. Each of the winners will give a keynote lecture within the symposium.

Find out more >

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Focus: Studying biology using chemical tools

01 May 2012

By Joanne Thomson.

Graphical abstract: P450BM3 (CYP102A1): connecting the dots Chemical techniques are critical for studying and manipulating biological systems. We’ve published a great selection of reviews at the interface of chemistry and biology, including these recent articles:

Mass spectrometry based tools to investigate protein–ligand interactions for drug discovery
Kamila J. Pacholarz, Rachel A. Garlish, Richard J. Taylor and Perdita E. Barran
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35035A

Diversity-oriented synthesis: producing chemical tools for dissecting biology
Cornelius J. O’ Connor, Henning S. G. Beckmann and David R. Spring
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35023H

Assays for human telomerase activity: progress and prospects
Xiaoming Zhou and Da Xing
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012, DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35045A

Mass spectrometry-based proteomics: existing capabilities and future directions
Thomas E. Angel, Uma K. Aryal, Shawna M. Hengel, Erin S. Baker, Ryan T. Kelly, Errol W. Robinson and Richard D. Smith
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 3912-3928

Autophagy-regulating small molecules and their therapeutic applications
Kyung-Hwa Baek, Jihye Park and Injae Shin
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 3245-3263

Probing the kinome in real time with fluorescent peptides
Juan A. González-Vera
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 1652-1664

Upconversion nanophosphors for small-animal imaging
Jing Zhou, Zhuang Liu and Fuyou Li
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2012,41, 1323-1349

Do you have an idea for a review? Let us know >

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Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Lectureship winner 2012

01 May 2012

By Joanne Thomson.

On behalf of the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Board, I am delighted to announce that Professor Xiaogang Liu (National University of Singapore and Institute of Materials Research Engineering, A*STAR) has won the Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Lectureship 2012.

This annual award recognises an emerging scientist who has made a significant contribution to their research field. The Editorial Board praised Professor Liu’s research in the field of nanoscience, particularly his development of luminescent upconversion nanoparticles and contributions to nanoparticle-based ultrasensitive detection of metal ions and biological molecules.

Professor Liu will present his award lecture at ISACS9: Challenges in Nanoscience taking place in Xiamen, China, on 31 August – 3 September.

Find out more about Professor Liu’s work in these review articles:
Upconversion nanoparticles in biological labeling, imaging, and therapy
Feng Wang, Debapriya Banerjee, Yongsheng Liu, Xueyuan Chen and Xiaogang Liu
Analyst, 2010,135, 1839-1854

Emerging functional nanomaterials for therapeutics
Xuejia Xue, Feng Wang and Xiaogang Liu
J. Mater. Chem., 2011,21, 13107-13127

Recent advances in the chemistry of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanocrystals
Feng Wang and Xiaogang Liu
Chem. Soc. Rev., 2009,38, 976-989

Registration is open for Challenges in Nanoscience (ISACS9) – sign up today to hear Professor Liu’s award lecture plus a host of other world leading experts

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Nanomedicine themed issue

30 Mar 2012

By Joanne Thomson.

Surveying how nanoscience is advancing biomedical understanding and generating new tools for improving human health

A highlight of the year so far for me is the publication of the Chem Soc Rev themed issue on Nanomedicine. Have you read it yet?

A lot of planning and hard work goes into the production of our themed issues. In fact, it has been over two years since I initially proposed this themed issue to the Chem Soc Rev Editorial Board. With the help, input and guidance of the fantastic guest editors – Frank Caruso, Taeghwan Hyeon and Vince Rotello – and the enthusiasm and dedication of all the authors, not to mention the referees and our Editorial Production team, the issue is now online. And I think it’s great. What about you?

As the guest editors state in their Editorial, nanomedicine is ‘poised to revolutionise healthcare and medicine through transformative new diagnostic and therapeutic tools’. Chemistry plays a crucial role, not just in terms of developing new materials but also the techniques and tools used to monitor and analyse their interactions in tissues. I hope that this themed issue will be a useful resource for those involved in research and teaching in this fascinating area.

Also of interest
Tailoring nanoparticles: Suits you sir!
ISACS9: Challenges in Nanoscience 31 August – 3 September, Xiamen, China

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Chemical Society Reviews Blog

Outstanding organocatalysis – An article collection

Solar energy review collection

A Celebration of Organic Chemistry

Directing Biosynthesis – oral abstract deadline 11 May!

Focus: Studying biology using chemical tools

Chem Soc Rev Emerging Investigator Lectureship winner 2012

Nanomedicine themed issue

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