A team of researchers from the Universities of Surrey and Sussex develop mechanochromic and thermochromic sensors based on graphene infused polymer opals.
Nanomedicine and drug delivery systems: The cutting edge of modern healthcare
Micro- and nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems are revolutionizing medicine, from minimizing the toxicity of therapeutics to improving their efficacy.
Talking CO2 in the midst of a pandemic
The Story of CO2: Big Ideas for a Small Molecule
Water purification with custom membranes
A new technique opens up new possibilities in membrane fabrication.
A new epicardial composite mesh to treat arrhythmias
A new stretchable and conductive nanocomposite shows promise as a biocompatible material for correcting arrhythmia in patients.
Replacing toxins with water in the green production of plastics
Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics.
Color-changing liquid-crystal films for advanced optical devices
Researchers develop an easily scalable approach for fabricating cholesteric liquid-crystal elastomer films.
Study finds remdesivir effective against a key enzyme of coronavirus that causes COVID-19
Remdesivir, an anti-viral agent known to be effective against MERS, is already in human trials as researchers search for a treatment for COVID-19.
Microrobots show their true colors
Using a micro-3D-printing technique, researchers were able to print detailed robotic parts that are smaller than the diameter of a human hair and display color-expressing features for microrobot tracking and identification.
A new, inhaled siRNA therapeutic option for asthma
A nanocarrier that can deliver siRNA into the lungs is investigated for the treatment of severe asthma and other lung diseases.