Gold nanoparticles grown on ionic liquid-functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes have potential for photothermal therapy

Growing for Gold

University World Ranking 2012
Harvard remains the number one in the world for the tenth year; five Chinese universities move into the Top 500 for the first time

Rare-Earth Light Switch
A covalently attached photochromic molecule switches a dual-emissive nanoparticle between red and green emission

Dynamic DNA Nanostructures
More complexity and control is possible for DNA nanomechanical devices through new linear, triangular, and quadrilateral actuators

Angewandte Chemie 33/2012: Illuminating
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Gold Nanoparticles Follow “Genetic Code”
Different sequences of DNA influence the morphology of growing gold nanocrystals

Shedding Light on a Molecular Engine
A molecular Wankel engine made from a dual-ring structure boron cluster can be driven by light without overheating

Social Media in Sciences – Interview with R. Luque, Universidad de Cordoba
Rafael Luque, Universidad de Cordoba, Spain, shares his experiences and benefits of using social media in sciences

So Much Fun with Chemistry: Vote & Submit Chemistry Jokes
Vote how much you like a joke and submit your own; it will be added to the form and the best one will win a prize

Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles for Selective Hydrogenation
Nanoparticles stabilized by a cationic polymer can be dispersed in wide range of solvents and ionic liquids leading to good catalytic activity