Dr. Mehdi Jorfi and Prof. E. Johan Foster review the applications of nanocellulose in various biomedical applications.
"Swiss roll" nanostructures for optical frequency chiral metamaterials
Researchers have combined self-assembled colloid monolayers and the dynamic shadowing growth technique to fabricate arrays of Swiss roll nanostructures.
From Stem Cells to Nanotoxicology: Welcome to the World of Dr. David Tai Leong
David Tai Leong answers some questions about his world of nanobiology and new biomaterials.
Treating cancer with low temperature plasma
Plasma Processes and Polymers publishes the first journal special issue that focuses on the application of low temperature plasma to cancer.
Measuring skin rejuvenation with two-photon microscopy
In vivo and non-invasive: Collagen remodeling after micro-ablative fractional laser resurfacing can be monitored by two-photon microscopy.
Simply melting away: dissolving polymer electronics
Iowa State scientist developing materials, electronics that dissolve when triggered.
200 000 years of practical experience: The science and technology of adhesives
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering has published two special issues on the science and technology of adhesive materials and bio-inspired adhesives, guest-edited by Hadi Izadi and Alexander Penlidis.
Metal-organic framework, heal thyself!
A problem with metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) is that their slightly ionic nature renders their structure vulnerable to deformation.
Coating technology makes nanoparticles to order
New research enables high-speed customization of novel nanoparticles for drug delivery and other uses.
Chad Mirkin is RSC World Entrepreneur of the Year
Northwestern University scientist Chad A. Mirkin has been named 2013 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year by the Royal Society of Chemistry.