New research on the self-regenerative effect of siloxane coatings on polycarbonate.
New Method to Optimize Surface Functionalization for Implantation
A new technique for surface chemical analysis with collagen ELISA to optimize surface fictionalization for implantation is presented.
New Strategy for Long-time Partial Discharge
Using plasma-deposited siloxane films with a high dielectric permittivity on copper avoids long-time partial discharge.
Rye Porridge or Wheat Toast – What to Eat for Breakfast?
Lin Shi and co-workers analyzed plasma samples from a breakfast food study on whole-grain rye porridge and toast.
How Can Protein Coronas Impact the Future of Nanomedicine?
The application and the clinical development of nanomedicines strongly requires a deep study on the complex dynamics that happen after in vivo administration. Particularly, plasma proteins tend to associate to nanoparticles, forming a new surface named the “protein corona” that can have a strong impact on biodistribution, targeting efficacy, and toxicity.
Sweat Collection on Skin
John Rogers and co-workers report a soft, skin-mounted microfluidic system for sweat collection and analysis directly from and on the surface of the skin.
There is No Step Two: Simultaneous Synthesis and Application of Nanoparticles
The recognition that scaling down would be the key to the future of technology led to research into simpler, greener techniques to synthesise nanomaterial building blocks. It’s not enough that the materials can be created: synthesis techniques need to be precise and...
Graphene Nanoribbons on Highly Porous 3D Graphene for High-Capacity and Ultrastable Al-Ion Batteries
Get to know a highly porous 3D graphene foam as a binder-free cathode material for high-capacity Al-ion batteries.
Bouncer Liposomes – Controlling Reactions with Porous Nanoreactors
Porous liposomes can provide a suitable environment for controlled nanoreactions admitting molecules of a specific size only.
The Effects of Nanomaterials on Blood Coagulation in Hemostasis and Thrombosis
Investigating how nanomaterials interact with the components involved in blood coagulation is an important step towards utilizing nanomedicine safely without causing dysregulation of hemostasis that could result in serious thrombotic and/or hemorrhagic pathologies.