How do you form a spin-off company from your research? J. García-Martínez talks about his experiences and how he finds time for his many roles

Javier García-Martínez on the Commercialization of Research

New Nanocomposite Hydrogels
Dye-loaded periodic mesoporous organosilica particles functionalized with bioactive molecules used to generate a nanocomposite alginate hydrogel

Wonderlab Comic – Application Season
With stiff competition for Ph.D. positions, mediocre student Jin-Jo is advised by his Wonderlab colleagues to get his application in early

Metals on Graphene
Electrochemistry technique gives information on graphene–metal interactions

Angewandte Chemie 49/2012: Multilayer Chemistry
Overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

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Still searching for a Christmas present? Editors recommend Christmas presents with a scientific flavor ...

Chemical Adaptability
The new phenomenon of chemical adaptability is demonstrated for giant wheel-shaped molybdenum oxides

Mimicking Human Skin with Nickel Nanoparticles
A composite material made by incorporating nickel nanoparticles into self-healing polymers mimics human skin’s features

Micro Fuel Cell of Bulk Metallic Glass
A bulk metallic glass micro fuel cell displays advantages over traditional micro fuel cell designs in terms of performance and fabrication

145 Years of Dynamite
Dynamite was invented by Alfred Nobel after an accident at a nitroglycerin factory killed his brother; answer to Guess the Chemist (11)