Controlling the shapes of catalytic nanoparticles made from noble metals such as platinum and palladium may be more complicated than previously thought.
siRNA delivery by polymeric micelles for tumor treatment
Polymeric micelles have been reviewed by a Chinese research team, who looked at their use in siRNA delivery and nanomedicine.
Prism Awards honor innovations in ‘ubiquitous’ photonics technology
The 2013 Prism Awards for Photonics Innovation were announced at this year’s SPIE Photonics West in San Francisco.
Joseph DeSimone: liberal arts education shapes science startup founders
Joseph DeSimone talks to us about materials science startups and how liberal arts eduction shapes an entrepreneur.
Drug delivery nanoparticles camouflaged by white blood cells
New functionalization may prevent the body from recognizing and destroying particles used in drug-delivery systems.
A deep look into the body with Raman spectroscopy
Recent advances in the field of Raman spectroscopy have paved the way for new deep non-invasive medical diagnosis methods.
Berkeley researchers manipulate nanoparticles with electron beams
Researchers develop method for moving nanoparticles using an electron beam, in step towards complex nanomachinery.
Study alleviates fears of carbon nanotube toxicity
Safety fears about carbon nanotubes have been alleviated following research showing that reducing their length removes their toxic properties.
Bioinspired polymer is steam powered
Polymer film developed in Langer lab could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.
Micro- and Nanoengineering of Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications
The future of nano and micromaterials for healthcare, described by Ali Khademhosseini and Nicholas Peppas as part of an Advanced Healthcare Materials special issue.