The state of the art in clay-containing polymer nanocomposites is critically reviewed by Suprakas Sinha Ray.
Results for "bone"
Anti-cancer system bursts nanoballoons with lasers
New drug delivery method targets cancer cells – not the entire body – and limits chemotherapy side effects.
Deuterium changes the electronic properties of organic solar cells
Multidisciplinary ORNL team discovers unexpected effect of heavy hydrogen in organic solar cells.
NIST publishes new standards for bioscaffolds based on cell shapes
Scientists create method to classify how cells are shaped in different environments.
Aluminum foam with nickel coating and superior properties
Scientists from Germany and Norway investigated the texture and grain growth of aluminum foam with a nickel coating to improve the mechanical properties.
The week in research: February 5th 2014
A roundup of the latest materials science research from the past week.
Polymers in Boston at the 2013 MRS Fall Meeting
Polymer scientists at the 2013 MRS Fall meeting in Boston brought another year of materials science research to a close with a bang.
Book review: Biopolymer Composites
Marisa Masumi Beppu, University of Campinas SP, Brazil reviews Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Processing, Properties, and Application.
Composite laminates might replace metallic implants
Researchers from Universities in Germany, Brazil, and Israel designed promising multilayer composites applicable as bone fracture fixation devices but also for other orthopedic applications.
200 000 years of practical experience: The science and technology of adhesives
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