The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for March 2013

X-ray Raman spectroscopy reveals new insights into a critical chemical discovery from the nineteenth century

Modified emulsion polymerization gives excellent control of the shape and thickness of shells of core-shell nanoparticles

Silicon nanowires can be doped with surprisingly high amounts of aluminium during their growth

Nanoporous graphitic carbon electrodes display a unique electrowetting behavior that depends on specific ion effects

UV-photoelectron spectroscopy studies of highly strained cages prove neutral hyperconjugation

Number of international university rankings is growing and their influence on universities and public policy is increasing

Novel preparation of nanofibers with TiO₂ provides promise for various applications

A self-powered tribolelectric nanosensor allows the sensitive and selective detection of mercury(II) ions

Self-propelled capsules for active cleaning of oil spills are prepared and evaluated