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Making bio-inorganic composites antimicrobial
Researchers have developed an innovative process for adding broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity to biomimetically-synthesized bio-inorganic composites.
Book Review: Biomimetic Approaches for Biomaterials Development
Houman Savoji and Michael R. Wertheimer of the École Polytechnique de Montréal review new publication in biomimetics.
Super-strong metallic composites from nanowires
Work effectively overcomes “valley of death” problem in nanocomposite design.
siRNA delivery by polymeric micelles for tumor treatment
Polymeric micelles have been reviewed by a Chinese research team, who looked at their use in siRNA delivery and nanomedicine.
New thin-film technology could lead to quick diagnostics
A twist on thin-film technology may provide a way to optically detect and analyze multiple substances simultaneously.
Room-temperature nanolasers developed by ASU researchers
Results pave the way for the use of nanolasers in a variety of practical applications.
Caltech researchers build self-healing integrated circuits
High-Speed Integrated Circuits laboratory team demonstrated this self-healing capability in tiny power amplifiers.
Fuel from the Sun
Professor Geoff Ozin on his “super leaf” challenge – producing fuel by matching nature.
Nanospaced stacking faults improve the strength of magnesium alloys
Stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys have potential structural applications in the automobile and aerospace industries.
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