In many applications, obtaining thicker polymer layers upon surface initiated radical polymerization would be advantageous. Towards this goal a better theoretical understanding of the mechanisms behind chain growth is crucial.
Anne Chassin du Guerny
Improving the acceptance of implants by multifunctional coatings
Rejection or diminished functionability of implants are frequent problems. A new type of coating could limit associated infections and inflammations.
Learning from the cactus: Artificial water-collecting spines
Artificial cactus spines, which can collect fog from the air, have been constructed by a research group from Beihang University. This water-harvesting method is of great interest in a world where water is becoming more scarce.