RESOLV Scientists have found new paths to steer and optimize electrochemical processes.

Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys.: Accurate predictions of chemical shifts of species in aqueous solution are possible by combining ab initio molecular dynamics simulations with quantum-mechanical solvation models.

In aqueous electrolytes, aldehydes exist in three forms: The non-hydrated aldehyde, the diol, and the diolate. This studiy show that all three species exhibit electroactivity. Hence, it is possible to formulate approaches for addressing the OH−-induced decomposition of aldehydes during the electrochemical oxidation of aldehydes.

In collaborative cooperation, three RESOLV groups show how to alter the chirality dynamics of a single molecule through tip-induced van der Waals interactions.

J. Am. Chem. Soc: The new sensor design resembles a molecular toolbox that can be used to quickly assemble sensors for a variety of purposes.

J. Org. Chem.: Two structurally related isomeric benzazirines show very different tunneling behaviors which demonstrate the influence of position isomerism on quantum tunneling rates.

J. Am. Chem. Soc.: A novel surface-confined C–C coupling reaction studied by scanning tunneling microscopy in real space. Two carbene molecules and a water molecule generate Carbene fluorenylidene on a silver surface. 3 RESOLV groups pooled their expertise to find this coupling reaction, which is unprecedented in solution chemistry.

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are used as fluorescent probes/sensors for biomolecules in the near infrared (NIR) tissue transparency window.

Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.: A proof of concept for a salt waste free carboxylation of acetylene using a pH-switch triggered by CO2 pressure. This enables the production of C4-platform chemicals like dimethyl succinate from biogas and hydrogen. The correct choice of solvent is shown to play an critical role.

Nuc. Aci. Res.: Revealing the critical aspect of defined motional features for affinity and specificity in the DNA/protein interaction, providing unexpected prospects for further design progress in this novel area of DNA recognition.