Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Angewandte Chemie 15/2015: Energize!

Gel Patches with Antibacterial Properties
Biopolymer hydrogels with incorporated antibiotic phenolic nanospheres formed by the use of enzymes

Two-photon Responsive MOF
Tailoring the properties of MOFs in three dimensions

KNCV Van Marum-Medal for Arne Mast
Work on improving the image of chemistry honored

Synthesis of Chiral Nanoparticles
Easy preparation of amino acid-based chiral nanoparticles for enantioselective crystallization

Novel Carbonaceous Nanostructures
Simple, effective synthesis of novel carbonaceous nanostructures with various dimensionsunder mild conditions

Direct-Type Reaction Of Simple Amides
First highly enantioselective direct-type reaction of simple amides and use of a chiral macro crown ether in asymmetric catalysis

Behold the Ring of Rings
Reductive aromatization of simple cyclic precursors leads to [n]cycloparaphenylenes (n = 5, 7–12) in good yields

Almonds – Better Raw
Comparative study of raw, fried and roasted almonds shows that unprocessed almonds maintain better quality

When Bacteria Attack!
Understanding the peptides that bacteria use to communicate with each other and go to war with their host