Nanoparticles role in catalysis and their function as catalyst supports charted by a review in Chem. Eur. J.

Nanoparticular-ly Interesting

Packing a Punch
New technique for getting therapeutic small molecules, proteins and DNA directly into living cells demonstrated

Nanoparticles for Conservation
New life breathed into Mayan wall paintings by nanoparticles designed to preserve cultural heritage

Higher Dosage
New delivery method for cisplatin prevents kidney damage and allows higher doses to be used

Summer School Success
Organized by the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia with support from RSEQ, the ICIQ summer school once again proved successful

Purely Nano
Water treatment devices that incorporate nanoscale materials are already available and the need for clean water is pressing

Electronic DNA Sequencing
New, carbon-based nanoscale platform to electrically detect single DNA molecules has been developed

ChemPubSoc Europe Impact Factors
The results are in – ChemPubSoc Europe's journals all have impact factors to be excited about

Fighting Fire with Clay
New method of forming plastic nanocomposites proves less toxic and more efficient for use in flame retardants

A General Assembly
Crystalline assemblies of Au and Ag nanoparticles have been exploited as sensors for the presence of chemical and enzymatic analytes