Director of Seitz Materials Research Laboratory honored for contributions to stretchable/flexible electronic systems.
CalBattery and Argonne team up to commercialise composite anodes
Organisations have signed a licensing agreement for an Argonne-developed, silicon-graphene composite anode material for high-energy lithium batteries.
Entirely new approach to develop micro-electromechanical systems
New design methodology may pave the way for micro-electromechanical sensors and actuators – robots will be able to see and feel more effectively in future.
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.
Polymer-coated cotton can gather water from air
Researchers have developed a special treatment for cotton fabric that allows the cotton to absorb up to 340 % of its own weight in water.
Observing on the nanoscale without electron microscopy
Researchers from UCLA have created an optical microscopy method that allows users to directly see objects on the nanoscale.
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.
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.
Modified silicon carbide crystals could be better than diamond
University of Würzburg physicists have modified silicon carbide crystals and found that they may have application in quantum computing.
Opto-mechanical Characterization of Assembled Optical Systems
System „OptiCentric 3D“ as an ideal solution for the complete opto-mechanical characterization of optical systems.