It’s a fascinating time for polymer science in fields as diverse as energy generation, biomedical applications, and nanotechnology.
Most downloaded articles of the month from the Journal of Polymer Science: Polymer Physics
Reviews on all physical aspects of polymer science made a splash in December. Read them for free now!
Giving Order to Hybrid Materials
A new hybrid structure of ZnO nanowires and polythiophenes with nanometer-scale ordering and a high crystallinity could be used for hybrid photovoltaics.
Top Advanced Materials papers for December 2011
Bioinspired surface patterning and a landmark review on graphene are among the most-downloaded Advanced Materials papers in December 2011.
Synthesizing Carbazole Oligomers
New carbazole oligomers for optoelectronics and polymer solar cells have been synthesized by modular chemistry.
Algae for Biofuels: LEDs Can Help
Novel photobioreactors meet the specific photosynthesis requirements of algae to increase production quantities.
Graphene for Energy
Graphene has the potential to solve many issues in vital energy research.
What Is My (Nano)Material Good For?
Whatever happened to curiosity-driven research aimed at the creation of fundamental knowledge without the need for immediate application?
MaterialsViews Interviews: Quan Li
Quan Li tells MaterialsViews about his work on semiconductors and liquid crystals.
How Green Does Your Nanomaterials Garden Grow?
Professor Geoffrey Ozin discusses the safe and responsible development, production, use, transportation, and disposal of nanoparticles in existing or emerging nanotechnologies.