Graphene–metal nanocomposites normally made by multistep techniques can now be made in one step by electrodeposition
One Step to Graphene Composites
Protein Engineering for Intelligent Biomaterials
Biologically inspired material responds to multiple stimuli and has both upper and lower critical solution temperatures
Nanoparticles Increase Biofuel Performance
Addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel while producing fewer emissions
Taking the Arsenic Test
A urine test can quickly evaluate exposure to arsenic in its various toxic forms: New reference material improves test’s precision
Death Metal!
Ruthenium complexes selectively target and kill cancer cells over healthy cells
Solving the Material and Energy Challenges of the Future
Catalysts are used in the production of everything in our modern lives and will play a large role in our future
Celiac Biosensor
Electrochemical biosensor based on a cyclodextrin-modified gold surface can detect antibodies in blood in celiac patients

Carbon Monoxide Powder
Way of generating CO from easy-to-handle powder could eliminate need for CO-detectors and high-pressure equipment
Cleaner Fuel with MOFs
Cleaner diesel and gasoline could be produced with metal–organic frameworks that remove nitrogen and sulfur contaminants
Quantum Dots for Gene-Silencing
Gene-silencing siRNA delivered more effectively with quantum dots coated with cyclodextrin for targeted disease treatment and imaging