The first independent issue of Advanced Optical Materials is now online, including a review on magnetoplasmonics as well as ten excellent, original research articles.
A Microscopic View of Smart Solvent-Responsive Hairy Nanoparticles
The solvent-responsive behavior of amphiphilic gold nanoparticles modified with polymer brushes is investigated using coarse-graining molecular dynamics simulations.
Nanoparticle drug delivery system under development at University of Texas
UT Arlington and UT Southwestern partner to help lung disease patients through nano drug delivery.
New agreement to build high-performance solar cells
Dow Corning and Crystal Solar will work together to support the latter’s breakthrough monocrystalline manufacturing approach.
BASF and Sinopec take steps on joint isononanol plant
Companies have completed a joint feasibility study and taken the next steps in the establishment of plant in Maoming, Guangdong, China.
Observing on the nanoscale without electron microscopy
Researchers from UCLA have created an optical microscopy method that allows users to directly see objects on the nanoscale.
Book Review: Biomimetic, Bioresponsive, and Bioactive Materials
Professor Magnus Bergkvist, State University of New York, gives his perspective on this new publication.
Metamaterials using in novel sensor design
Device is more efficient, versatile and cheaper and could be used in airport security scanners or collision avoidance systems.
BASF and Zelfo to collaborate on cellulose production
Agreement concerns Zelfo processing technology for the efficient and cost-effective production of micro-fibrillated cellulose.
Stabilising drug delivery vessels
Researchers use whey protein to stabilise nanotransporter and control pH-dependent drug release.