Cyclodextrin-based polymers (CCPs) hold therapeutic potential for Niemann–Pick type C (NPC) disease.
Dopant-Free Hole-Transport Material for Perovskite Solar Cells [Video]
A dopant-free hole-transport material (HTM) for perovskite solar cells is synthesized in only two steps.
A Fluorescent Organic Glass Takes Shape
A novel fluorescent organic glass (FOG) exhibits unprecedented properties.
Autonomous Robots: Stiff but Agile
Autonomous machines which respond quickly, sustain high loads and adapt to their surroundings can emerge from the internal design of composite materials.
Advanced Nostalgia: Highlights from the Archives
A peek into the Advanced journal archives reveals some of the interesting and creative work published over the years that is still being cited today.
Detecting Temperature Changes with Fluorescent Nanoparticles [Video]
Nanoparticle-based fluorescent sensors for detecting temperature fluctuations.
Targeting Hard-to-Reach Domains with Nanogel Drug Carriers [Video]
Polymeric nanoparticles that can access hard-to-reach domains for therapeutic drug delivery.
These Lithium-ion Batteries That Can’t Catch Fire
Addition of powdered silica to the polymer layer that separates electrodes inside a test battery prevents lithium-ion battery fires.
Perovskite Perspectives: Weiguang Xie and Jianbin Xu Draw Grain Boundaries
Weiguang Xie and Jianbin Xu explain the problems caused by grain boundary defects in perovskite materials used to create solar cells.
Plastic from Crab Shells and Trees
Scientists developed a packaging wrap comprised of cellulose from wood pulp and chitin from crabs and shrimp shells.