All Chemistry World articles in Archive 2010-2015 – Page 257
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Plasmon rulers measure in 3D
Researchers in the US and Germany have used gold nano-rods to measure exact positions at the nano-scale
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Nanomaterial dust no worse than the rest
An industry study on mice suggests that dust from working nanomaterials is not more toxic than dust from regular materials
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Forming the first sugars with formose reactions
Self-condensation of formaldehyde under hydrothermal conditions could have produced the world's first sugars
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PodcastNitrogen dioxide
In this week's episode, Simon Cotton explains why nitrogen dioxide is no joke
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Polymers nanobrushes 'paint' the Mona Lisa in 3D
Masterpiece recreated using 3D polymer lithography technique that could improve advanced fabrication technologies
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A new spin on protein NMR
A new way to study proteins using NMR has been developed by Italian and German researchers
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EPA discloses confidential chemical information
US chemical industry expresses concern as EPA publicises identities of more than 150 chemicals in health and safety studies
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Cells turned into living lasers with fluorescent protein
Physicists have made a laser that uses a fluorescent cell as the gain medium to amplify the light beam
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Traditional Chinese medicines hampered by EU regulations
The strict registration process in the EU for traditional Chinese medicines could lead to medicine shortages in clinics across Europe
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Quantum tunnelling creates the 'wrong' molecule
Transition state theory may have to be rethought as quantum tunnelling affects products of an organic reaction
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Asbestos linked to ovarian cancer
A meta-analysis of 18 studies has confirmed that asbestos can cause ovarian cancer
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Chemical 'Scotch Tape' separates out carbon nanotubes
Metallic and semiconducting carbon nanotubes can be peeled apart using a tape that has either amine or phenyl groups
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A solution to a sticky problem
New synthetic surgical sealants could prevent complications that arise when using current sealants
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MPs warn funding reform threatens university places
Cross party committee warns that student places could be cut to counter a funding gap in UK higher education
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PodcastNitroglycerine
Peter Wothers investigates a medicinal compound with a very explosive beginning
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Probing cells' power generators
A probe to monitor bicarbonate ion levels in mitochondria could aid in understanding its role in cell reactions
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A textile bag for bomb blast protection
An unconventional approach to aircraft safety that incorporates fluids that thicken under impact is being tested
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Nanoparticles scrub up a treat in hot water bath
A wash in hot water is all it takes to clean up gold nanoparticles and improve their catalytic activity
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Congress scrutinises Department of Energy isotope management
US lawmakers launched an inquiry into isotope management after revelations that the DOE failed to foresee a helium-3 shortage