The seventh ChemCar Competition took place on September 12, 2012
ChemCar Competition 2012
Blowing Bubbles to Kill Cancer
Liposomes containing ammonium bicarbonate release carbon dioxide bubbles that induce the killing of cancer cells
Smallest Possible Ice Crystal
Scientists determined the smallest possible ice crystal providing crucial information for resolving the crystallization mechanism of water
Understanding Conjugated Oligomer Folding
Monodisperse conjugated oligomers self-assemble into folded helical structures that form intermolecular aggregates in water
New Route to Sulfur-Doped Carbon Composites
Chemists in Germany have used a thiophene-based twin monomer to generate microporous carbon doped with sulfur atoms
How to Model a Pain Reliever
New results can help scientists understand the working mechanism of anesthetics
Angewandte Quiz Answer
A recent cover in Angewandte Chemie included a hidden dedication. Did you spot it?
Do We Smell Molecular Vibrations?
Humans and animals can distinguish smells by the vibrations of the odorant molecules
Improved Nanotubes for Microbatteries
Simple method to improve the high-rate capability of TiO2 nanotube arrays for use in lithium-ion batteries
Quantum Confinement Damages DVD Players
The origin of damage to nanofilms in DVD players is revealed to be quantum confinement of electrons