The discovery of a single, key gene could lead to the streamlined production of cheaper biofuels

Single Gene Could Increase Biofuel Production

Gold Nanoparticles Boost Organic Solar Cell Efficiency
A 20 % improvement in the power conversion of organic solar cells can be achieved by incorporating gold nanoparticles

Living Hydrogen-Powered Fuel Cell
Hydrogen-powered symbiotic bacteria in deep-sea hydrothermal vent mussels discovered

Solar Energy Management
Storing power is complicated and expensive; smart energy management system makes it possible to use electricity when generated

Angewandte Chemie 33/2011: Caught on Gold
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Angewandte Author Profiles August
Stefan Bräse, Younan Xia, Sjoerd Harder, and Stefan Hecht, are interviewed this month

Everybody – Many – 60 – 15 – 4
German selection process for the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) from the North Rhine-Westphalian point of view and its success

Wonderlab Comic — Gloves
Gin-Jo and Sophie discover the importance of wearing — and removing — gloves

Solar Cell Production in 2010
Worldwide production of solar cells and their countries of origin

Simple and Efficient Water Oxidation
Simple and commercially available iridium precursors are tested for their ability to promote water oxidation