關于化學的未來發展究竟是怎么樣子的?自然化學雜志邀請世界上各個化學分支的領軍人物，就未來化學的發展前景描述了圖景。
1、synthesizing our future
Chemistry has a central role in science, and synthesis has a central role in
chemistry. ryoji noyori from Nagoya
University considers where synthetic chemists should focus their efforts.
2、Powering the planet with solar fuel
With energy swiftly rising to the top of the world’s agenda, harry B. Gray at
the California Institute of Technology
looks at how chemistry can help to harness the power of the Sun to meet the
world’s energy needs.
3、experiment and theory in harmony
mark a. Johnson at Yale University discusses how the two sides of physical
chemistry have necessarily developed
together, and looks at how their synergy dictates the direction of
contemporary research.
4、interrogating biology with a chemical lexicon
Understanding the mysteries of life has always been a driving force in
scientific research; Barbara imperiali from the
massachusetts Institute of Technology reflects on the infinite opportunities
for chemists at the biology interface.
5、Weighing up the future of scientific tools
The foundations of science are built on the ability to make sensitive,
precise measurements. Gary m. hieftje from
Indiana University, Bloomington, considers how analytical instruments and
methods are being developed to meet
tomorrow’s needs.
6、chemistry goes green
Diminishing fossil fuel reserves, hazardous chemicals and wasteful processes
have led to the emergence of ‘green’
technologies; James h. clark at the University of York considers how metals,
materials and organic compounds
can be prepared by clean and sustainable routes.
6、Predicting a structured future
If syntheses and structures can be more easily predicted, what will it mean
for inorganic chemistry?
achim müller of the University of Bielefeld looks into his (quasi)crystal
ball.
7、thither supramolecular chemistry?
The way forward for a field in its infancy is to focus on complexity and
integrated systems that may lead to
emergent phenomena, suggests J. Fraser stoddart at Northwestern
University.
