The synthesis, spectroscopic, crystallographic, energetic, and impact properties of a series of tetrazolate derivatives have been evaluated

New Nitrogen-Rich Energetic Molecules

Peptides as Asymmetric Catalysts
Short peptides can function as effective asymmetric catalysts and templates for the controlled formation of metal nanoparticles

Chelating Copper to be Virulent
During Escherichia coli infection the siderophore yersiniabactin binds host copper to counteract its toxicity

So Much Fun with Chemistry: Vote & Submit Chemistry Jokes
Vote how much you like a joke and submit your own; it will be added to the form and the best one will win a prize

Stabilized Metal Nanoparticles for Selective Hydrogenation
Nanoparticles stabilized by a cationic polymer can be dispersed in wide range of solvents and ionic liquids leading to good catalytic activity

Cancer Test on Paper
A simple paper-based array can be used for electrochemical cancer screening according to Chinese researchers

Angewandte Chemie 32/2012: Networking
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Making Cisplatin Nanoparticles
Self-assembling cholesterol-succinic acid-cisplatinum II-based nanoparticles display high antitumor activity and reduce nephrotoxicity

Organic Compounds Suitable For Printable Electronics
Synthesis and optoelectronic properties of thiazolothiazole derivatives for use in organic field-effect transistors are described

BASF and Sinopec Explore Building iso-Nonanol Plant
BASF and Sinopec further strengthen their cooperation