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Gold in Aerogel Form
Ultralow-density aerogels based on amyloid fibrils and functionalized with gold nanoparticles

Biosensors Converse with Nanotubes
Taking advantage of the modulation of the optical properties of carbon nanotubes for sensing a model protein

Silencing Cancer with Quantum Dots
Sugary coating helps to deliver siRNA to hypoxic tumors

Switch It Up with Surface-Anchored MOFs
Resistive switching observed in nanodevices based on surface-anchored metal-organic frameworks

Angewandte Chemie 48/2015: Not Just One Ring
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

A Perfect Fit for Smart Textiles
Smart supercapacitor fibers with shape memory

Clean and Controlled C-Dot Synthesis
Preparation of carbon nanodots by laser ablation in ionic liquids: a simple, clean and controlled method

Nanoparticles Catalyze Hydrogen Evolution
Cobalt ditelluride nanoparticles are an efficient electrocatalyst for electrochemical water reduction

What Really Happened 2000 Days Ago
We are pleased to announce the answers to last week's quiz