The use of simple spectroscopic methods to identify sites of reactivity on ruthenium nanoparticle catalysts

On the Surface of It All

Smartphone Detects Mercury
A smart-phone-based hand-held platform allows the quantification of mercury(II) ions in water samples with ppb level of sensitivity

Preventing Deterioration of Broccoli
Hydrogen sulfide maintains the nurtients of broccoli by delaying postharvest deterioration

Angewandte Chemie 7/2014: Cheers!
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Freeware Simulation for Renewable Power Plants
The simulation program FreeGreenius calculates profitability and the optimal design of a power plant

Cell-Free Protein Synthesis
Substrate replenishment and toxic by-product removal improve cell-free protein synthesis

Is Drinking Coffee Healthy?
Does daily consumption of coffee, one of the world's most widely consumed foods, contribute to health or not

Green Tea Enhances Weight Loss
Voluntary exercise and green tea enhance the expression of genes related to energy utilization

Angewandte Chemie 6/2014: Full of Energy
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Mauveine – A Chemical Icon
If you want to see mauveine, the first commercial synthetic chemical dye, look for Victorian lilac postage stamps