Sensor aims to detect homemade explosives made with hydrogen peroxide without false positives from substances such as toothpaste.
"Nano-volcanoes" for precise materials storage
New nanostructures can store precise amounts of other materials and hold promise for new drug-delivery technologies.
No Dyes for Emission Control: Quantum Dot FRET Isolation Provides the Full Spectrum
Controlled physical placement of quantum dots inside block copolymer microspheres determines the combined emission characteristics.
Printing artificial bone
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
The New World of Fractal Structuring
Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics advisory board member Han Meijer presents his work on fractal structuring at ANTEC 2013.
Solar Cells as Inexpensive as Paint?
Organic photovoltaic materials may lead to solar cells that produce more power and cost less.
Recycling Carbon Fibers from Composites
New research on recycling carbon from composites ensures that the fibers retain their properties to the greatest extent possible.
BASF and SINOPEC consider further expansion of Nanjing joint venture
Companies considering expansion of existing ethylene oxide production and a new plant for neopentylglycol.
Startups in materials science: interview with Luc Scheres
We talk to Dr. Luc Scheres, CEO of Surfix BV, about issues with company startups, techniques in Surfix, and much more.
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.