A simple method for 3D patterning of cell co-cultures has been developed based on capillary forces in a nanostructured microchannel.
Cellulose nanofiber paper filters out viruses
Nanofiber material, derived from Cladophora algae, removes virus particles with an efficiency matching that of the best industrial virus filters.
EMPA gives nanoparticle paints a cautious all-clear
EU research project NanoHouse ends – suggests nanoparticles in the paint used on building façades do not represent a particular health risk.
3D nanostructures are the future of energy collection
Physicists have developed a “planet-satellite model” to precisely connect and arrange nanoparticles in three-dimensional structures.
Producing precise hydrogels for medical applications
New work describes a strategy to produced hydrogels of precise stiffness for the organization of blood vessel cells into vascular structures.
Fuel from the Sun
Professor Geoff Ozin on his “super leaf” challenge – producing fuel by matching nature.
Nanoscale materials derived from snails' teeth
Assistant professor David Kisailus studies the chiton, a marine snail found off the coast of California, to develop nanoscale materials for energy applications.
Special Issue: Lab-on-a-Chip Based Diagnostics
The issue aims to provide a representative and comprehensive overview on the broad range of current biophotonics on-chip, spanning the full range from chip fabrication to applications in biomedical sensing and related fields.
Diatoms: Nanomechanics in Nature
Mapping the mechanical properties of diatoms using peak force microscopy opens up new possibilites for materials scientists.
Towards Artificial Photosynthesis for Solar Hydrogen Generation
Photosynthesis is considered the "Holy Grail" in the field of sustainable energy generation because it directly converts solar energy into storable fuel using nothing but water and carbon dioxide (CO2). Scientists have long tried to mimic the underlying natural...