Azido polycarbonates with potential medical applications can be prepared and functionalized using the tools of "click chemistry"

Click Chemistry is Degrading Polymers

Angewandte Chemie 11/2011: Functional and Suitable
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Sensitive to Oxygen
New class of phosphorescent iridium(III) porphyrin complexes leads to tunable oxygen indicators

Reacting Atmosphere Research Network
Atmospheric researchers establish the network Reacting Atmosphere – Understanding and Management for Future Generations

Losing Elasticity with Age
Model system delivers vital clues on the aging processes of elastic polymers: Relaxation leads to lower elasticity

Angewandte Author Profiles March
Raymond Ziessel, Didier Astruc, Steven P. Nolan, and Ben L. Feringa, are interviewed this month

Jet Fuel from Waste Cellulose
Conversion of linalool into high-density fuels for jet propulsion achieved with ruthenium catalyst under solvent-free conditions

Combined Diagnosis and Treatment of Tumors
Gold microcapsules with air-filled cavities act as contrast agent for ultrasound and photothermically activated drug for cancer

Wonderlab Comic — Litmus Paper
Sophie and friends discover the joys and pitfalls of litmus paper

Prevent Poisoning of Catalysts
Determination of the exact chemical nature of sulfur absorbed onto Pt nanoparticles could help prevent poisoning of catalysts