We talk to Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik, head of the Macromolecular Architectures group at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Adrian Miller
Adrian Miller obtained a BSc (Hons) from the University of Edinburgh. He joined Wiley in 2008.
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Aerographite takes the lightest material crown, for now: density of a few hundred micrograms per cubic centimeter
A German materials science lab have reported the fabrication of a new material that breaks the record for lightest solid.
Ceramics could be inspired by piranha-proof fish scales
How does Arapaimas gigas survive coexistence with the predatory piranha fish? The answer has implications for materials technology.
Stain Your Brain: Nanoparticles Enable Brain Surgery
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new system that uses dye-loaded nanoparticles to tag brain tumors for removal.
Graphene and friends: A new method to make 2D materials
A new process can create large numbers of single-layer nanosheets quickly and efficiently, applicable to any suitable bulk material.
To protect and be served: the structural strength of fish scales
Fish aren’t just for eating; their scales could also act as an excellent protective material, say a group of researchers.
Very Illustrating: Designing Figures for your Scientific Paper
A materials scientist, a graphic designer, and a cognitive psychologist have produced a brief guide on how to prepare scientific figures.
2011 Albert Einstein World Science Award goes to Professor Geoffrey Ozin
Following on from his selection as the recipient of the 2011 RSC Barrer Award, Professor Geoffrey Ozin has been awarded the 2011 Albert Einstein World Award of Science.
Taking Shape: Metamorphic Nanocomposites
The development of materials with magnetically adjustable properties has been presented by a German research team from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht (HZG) Centre for Biomaterial Development in Teltow.