An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Angewandte Chemie 25/2011: Useful Reactions
New Approach to CO2 Conversion
What to do with the waste from biodiesel? Use it to convert CO2 to formic acid, of course!
Periodic Debate
Mendeleev's Periodic Table is, for many, the symbol of chemistry but is the current layout the best one?
Molecular Visual Illusion
An aromatic ring system reminiscent of M.C. Escher’s Penrose stairs has been created by Japanese researchers
More Stable Nanocomposites for Solar Cells
Improved long-term stabilty of solar cells possible with nanoparticle coating that prevents aggregation in nanocomposites
Angewandte Chemie 24/2011: Rapid Acquisition Yet High Quality
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie
Making Plastic From Coffee
Renewable starting materials based on quinic acid from coffee beans can be used to synthesize polycarbonates
Chemistry of a Hangover — Alcohol and its Consequences Part 2
How can a tiny molecule like ethanol be at the root of so much human misery? Klaus Roth looks at how ethanol is metabolized
Women in Chemistry — Interview with Zeinab Shaaban Abd El-Ati Abou El-Naga
Zeinab Shaaban Abd El-Ati Abou El-Naga, Mansoura University, Egypt, combines zoology and chemistry to develop safer insecticides
Wonderlab Comic — Alcohol Lamp
It's Gin-Jo's birthday in the Wonderlab and Sophie has arranged a little surprise