New model makes predictions about how nanoparticles form depending on their physical properties; may lead to controllable crystal growth

How Magnetic Nanoparticles Form

Most Accessed Articles: January 2013
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for January 2013

Angewandte Chemie 8/2013: Humble Beginnings, Strong Growth
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

In Vivo Behavior of Nanoparticles
The three dimensional distribution of charges on nanoparticles’ surface deeply affects their in vivo behavior

Uncovering Pathogens Outside the Lab
A colorimetric assay for diagnostics in the field detects every kind of pathogen by using DNAzymes and gold nanoparticles

Angewandte Chemie 7/2013: Everything under Control
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Angewandte Chemie 6/2013: Silver is King
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Safely Delivering α-Generator Radionuclides
Gold coated lanthanide phosphate nanoparticles safely deliver the alpha-generator radionuclide 225Ac to target tissues

New Route to Gold Nanoparticles with Controlled Size
Seed concentration controls particle size in the synthesis of single-crystalline spherical gold nanoparticles

Printing Electrodes
Graphene nanostructures can be formed by using an ink-jet printer to print an iron catalyst onto paper followed by calcination