Researchers develop complex 3D nanometer-sized structures using ion-induced plastic strain.
Enzymes Dig Channels: Bio-Etching for Nanostructured Surfaces
Enzymatic etching used to build nano- and microscale surface topologies.
Glassy Polymers from ROMP
Researchers from the Princeton University show that the glass transition temperature of norbornene polymers can be raised drastically by adding a phenyl side group.
Space technology for old buildings
New Aerogel-based plaster developed by Empa and Fixit AG provides better insulation.
Olympic Build: Engineering the Games
What goes into building an Olympic stadium? The London experience of industry specialists provides some answers…
Book Review: Applied Polymer Rheology
Manfred Wilhelm and Roland Kadar of KIT review Applied Polymer Rheology: Polymeric Fluids with Industrial Applications edited by Marianna Kontopoulou.
White LEDs directly on paper
White LEDs, made from zinc oxide and a conducting polymer, can be manufactured directly on paper.
Joining Light Metals with Self-tapping Screws Saves Efforts and Time
Researchers examined the influence of surface modification on self-tapping aluminium screws to obtain optimal screwing and thread-forming behavior for joining light metals.
Book Review: Bulk Nanostructured Materials
Professor Jürgen Eckert gives his view on Bulk Nanostructured Materials, edited by Michael J. Zehetbauer and Yuntian Theodore Zhu.
The Latest on Polysaccharides
From materials to applications, the Journal of Applied Polymer Science showcases the vast potential of polysaccharides.