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Angewandte Chemie 5/2012: Lead Structures

Chemistry of Exploding Stars
Meteorite contains evidence of formation of sulfur molecules derived from the ejecta of a supernova explosion

Tuning Up for Drug Release
A novel drug delivery mechanism based on polymeric meshes uses air as a barrier to control the rate at which drug is released

Nothing but Air
Novel cellulose–silica gel composite aerogels could be a starting point for the synthesis of many new porous materials

Graphitic Carbon Nanocapsules
Simple and high-yielding solid-state pyrolysis route for large-scale preparation of graphitic carbon nanocapsules (GCNs)

What Do Solvents Do?
Stereoselectively deuterated group can probe the behavior of solvent molecules during self-assembly processes

Ritter Reactions in Flow
Ritter reactions are performed in a simple microreactor setup using tert-butylacetate as versatile carbocation source

Massive Destruction of Ozone Layer
Extraordinary cold temperatures in the winter of 2010/2011 auses the most massive destruction of the ozon layer above the Artic so far

Biomimetic Surfaces
Superhydrphobic graphene surfaces mimic the properties of butterfly wings and rose petals

Angewandte Chemie 4/2012: It's in the Genes
An overview of the latest issue of Angewandte Chemie