Nano magnets conjugated to lactoferrin cross the blood-brain barrier opening up diagnostic and therapeutic applications

Nano Magnets Enter the Brain

On the Dot
Recently reported new class of quantum dot has the potential to combine magnetic and optical properties, opening the door for new applications

Tellurium is the New Silver for Antibacterials
New tellurium nanomaterials shown to have higher antibacterial activity and lower toxicity than comparable silver nanoparticles

Boron Brings More Boom
Boron nanoparticles dispersed in hypergolic ionic liquids improve ignition properties without compromising safety

2012 ACS National Awards
The 2012 ACS National Awards are presented at the 243rd ACS National Meeting, San Diego, CA, USA

Synthesis of Silicon Nanosheets
Preparation of alkyl-modified silicon nanosheets by hydrosilylation of layered polysilane (Si6H6)

Angewandte Chemie 13/2012: Chemistry of Life
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie

Nanoparticles Heal Wounds
Nanoparticles containing chitosan have effective antimicrobial activity and could be used as a protective wound-healing material

Photochemical Reduction Towards Monolayer Graphene Sheets
A simple photo-irradiation process could generate stable aqueous dispersions of conductive graphene sheets in larger quantities

Angewandte Chemie 12/2012: Worth the Trip
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie