Professor Erwin Flaschel, Bielefeld University, Germany, celebrates his 65th birthday on April 19, 2014
65th Birthday: Erwin Flaschel
Symmetry of Viruses and Fullerenes
Entire structure of carbon onions found to be collectively constrained by a single symmetry principle
Bioimaging with MgO
The emission wavelengths of MgO nanocrystal clusters were tuned in the visible region by modifying their surface with acetic acid
The Enzyme Spring: Biocatalysis
New developments from the multifaceted field of biocatalysis
Cellulose from Algae Helps to Fight Virus Pandemics
Nanocellulose filters from filamentous green algae are tested for their virus retention properties
Iron Catalysis for Quinoline Synthesis
New method irons out the old problems in synthesizing quinolines
The Burden of Knowledge
Why broader accessibility to specialty knowledge, such as exlosives, should be handled vigilantly
Simply Adding Sulfur Increases Battery Capacity
Simple inclusion of sulfur into composite material for Li–S batteries leads to highest specific discharge capacity and durable service life
Pay Attention to Silver Nanoparticles!
Ag nanoparticles trigger detrimental biochemical responses in human cells
Smells Like the Flu!
Cells infected with influenza emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the odors are specific to the virus strain