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Bioinspired Hydrogel Interferometer for Adaptive Coloration and Chemical Sensing [Video]

May 9, 2018 | Biotechnology, Sensors

A hydrogel interferometer is revealed as a simple and universal adaptive color platform.

Metasurface Enabled Wide‐Angle Fourier Lens [Video]

May 2, 2018 | Manufacturing, Optics

Prof. Shuang Zhang from the University of Birmingham, Prof. Shuqi Chen from Nankai University, and their co-workers, report a 1D, wide-angle Fourier metalens that operates over a broad optical bandwidth.

Microfluidic Devices for Affordable Personalized Healthcare [Video]

Apr 30, 2018 | Diagnostics, Micro-/Nanotechnology

Muhammad Mustafa Hussain and co-workers from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology address the potential of complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS)-based microfluidic devices for affordable personalized healthcare.

Early-Stage Cancer Detection with a Lanthanide-Based Metal Organic Framework [Video]

Apr 27, 2018 | Diagnostics, Sensors

Researchers from Nankai University and the Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering in Tianjin, China, demonstrate a luminescent sensor based on a lanthanide metal–organic framework (Ln-MOF) for early detection of cancer.

3D Microflower Cathode Promotes Oxygen Diffusion in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries [Video]

Apr 26, 2018 | Energy, Micro-/Nanotechnology

Dr. Mingsen Zheng, Prof. Quanfeng Dong, and co-workers from Xiamen University design a plant-inspired, high-performance cobalt sulfide–porous carbon foil (PCF) electrode for lithium–air (Li–O2) batteries.

Separating Chiral Molecules with Thermoresponsive Nanotubes [Video]

Apr 25, 2018 | Biotechnology, Micro-/Nanotechnology

Dr. Naohiro Kameta from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and colleagues design thermoresponsive poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-coated nanotubes for simple and efficient separation of chiral molecules.

Trans-Scale Biosensing Interface for Ultrasensitive Detection [Video]

Apr 23, 2018 | Diagnostics, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Sensors

Dr. Fan Yang and Prof. Guo-Jun Zhang from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, and co-workers, engineer a trans-scale biosensing interface capable of ultrasensitive microRNA detection.

Waterborne Polyurethanes for Eco-Friendly Hair Styling [Video]

Apr 18, 2018 | Environment, Polymer Science

Researchers from Living Proof, Inc., in coordination with Robert Langer of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, describe the synthesis of over 300 waterborne polyurethanes and demonstrate their effectiveness for environmentally friendly, long-lasting, durable hair styling.

Gold-based Nanoscaffold for Peripheral Nerve Injuries [Video]

Apr 12, 2018 | Micro-/Nanotechnology, Regenerative Medicine, Therapeutics

Shanghai Jiao Tong University researchers design a novel nerve guidance conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration. The performance of the polydopamine-coated, gold polycaprolactone nanoscaffold is enhanced when loaded with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and Schwann cells.

Building Functional Bio-Nanostructures Using “Protein Bricks” [Video]

Apr 4, 2018 | Biotechnology, Micro-/Nanotechnology, Regenerative Medicine

A team of researchers construct spider-silk-based “Protein Bricks” with on-demand shape and function for biomedical applications.