Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto reviews porous materials—how the research goals have varied over the years, where we are today, and what these materials may offer in the future.
Advanced Energy Materials: Free online access to inaugural issue
The January 2011 issue of new journal Advanced Energy Materials is now freely available online at www.advenergymat.de.
Natural Nanochemistry: Artificial Petrification
Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto discusses the endless possibilities of biomimicry and biotemplating.
T. Yoshida on 'Electrodeposition of Inorganic/Organic Hybrid Thin Films'
In this latest author commentary, Dr. Tsukasa Yoshida reveals the story behind his Feature Article in Advanced Functional Materials
Nanometer Precision in Nanotube Heterojunctions
Nanotubes whose properties alternate with nanometer precision can be made by a simple electrochemical process, show German scientists.
Nano Silicon Samurai?
Welcome to one of our guest columns, where active researchers can share their views on topics relevant to materials science. Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto tells us what he thinks about nanoscale silicon and its future. One thing that has...
Rogach, Talapin and Shevchenko on 'Organisation of Matter on Different Size Scales'
Prof. Andrey Rogach, Prof. Dmitri Talapin and Dr. Elena Shevchenko look back on 10 exciting years of nanocrystal superstructures.
Edible Electronics: Purely Biocompatible Electrical Devices
Scientists from the University of Linz engage in developing electronics that can simply be thrown onto the compost heap or, if in a pinch, could even be eaten!
Book Review: Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge
Professor Sanjay Mathur of the University of Cologne reviews Nanotechnology for the Energy Challenge, a new text covering areas of energy research where nanomaterials could make a big difference.
Porous silicon nanoneedles for barcodes and other applications
Researchers at the University of Texas have fabricated biodegradable, nanobarcodes of silicon. The porosity of the silicon structures enables their applications in bioengineering, energy storage, and drug delivery systems.