The editors of Advanced Sustainable Systems asked Ken Alston to briefly describe the idea behind Cradle to Cradle.
Silk E-Skin
Beijing-based researchers design an electronic (E-skin) based on silk fibroin for wearable pressure sensor applications.
Nanoparticles on a Drug Delivery Mission
To design nanoproducts with improved therapeutic efficiency and controlled toxicity, we need to understand the mechanisms of cellular uptake and exocytosis of nanoparticles.
Collagen, The Secret to Anti-Skin-Aging?
Oral ingestion of collagen hydrolysates increases the collagen content and antioxidant enzyme activities, and improves the appearance and structure of the skin.
Frozen: Soil Remediation Below Zero Degrees
Soil remediation after an environmental disaster is literally a matter of rescuing an entire ecosystem from the ground up.
Highlights of the MRS Fall Meeting 2016, Boston
Society is at a crossroads with many topics such as sustainability, energy, medicine, and healthcare. Material science offers many solutions to these problems.
A Critical Review of Mg-Zn-Y Series Alloys Containing I, W and LPSO Phases
The role of ternary phases such as I-phase, cubic W-phase and LPSO-phase in developing high-performance magnesium alloys is reviewed.
Epidermal UV Colorimetric Dosimeter Show Your True Colours
John Rogers and his team report a colorimetric epidermal UV dosimeter and temperature sensor with integrated Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities.
Towards High Gas Barrier Thin Films – A Simple and Eco-Friendly Process
Reaearchers from Texas A&M demonstrate a process to apply a super gas barrier to plastic packaging films using only polymers in a water-based solution
Vitamin D Deficiency – Genetics, Sunlight, or Diet?
An individual’s vitamin D level depends on their Vitamin D uptake from food and supplements, time outside in the sun, and their genetic disposition.