Italian chemists have devised a quick and cheap route to novel polymeric contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Fluorinated MRI Agents
Too Much Nano in the EU
European Chemical Industry Council's definition for nanomaterials is said to add unnecessary burdens to companies
Angewandte Chemie 44/2011: A Combination Made in Heaven
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Is Universal, Simple Melting Point Prediction Possible?
Prediction of the melting point of ionic liquids could allow structural refinement before the first synthesis
3D Microfluidic Origami
US researchers have used the paper folding art of origami to construct 3D microfluidic devices using a single-step photolithographic process
ICIS Innovation Awards Announced
The annual ICIS Innovation Awards recognize companies that have made significant steps forward through R&D and innovation
Most Accessed Articles: September 2011
The most-accessed chemistry articles from ChemPubSoc Europe and GDCh journals for September 2011
Bioplastic Made Cheaper by Microalgae
Biodegradable plastic that is too expensive to replace those from fossil fuels could be made cheaply and simply by microalgae
Curing Bladder Production in Brazil
Rhein Chemie invests EUR 10 million in a new production facility in Brazil to manufacture curing bladders and polymer-bound chemicals
100 Years of the Fritz Haber Institute
Special Issue of Angewandte Chemie celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Fritz Haber Institue of the Max Planck Society