Thermosetting photopolymers with high stiffness, strength and thermoplastic-like ductility.
Trans-Scale Biosensing Interface for Ultrasensitive Detection [Video]
Dr. Fan Yang and Prof. Guo-Jun Zhang from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, and co-workers, engineer a trans-scale biosensing interface capable of ultrasensitive microRNA detection.
Photogravitactic Microswimmers
Artificial photochemically-active microswimmers, with 2D or 3D swimming behavior, can also swim against gravity.
Gold-based Nanoscaffold for Peripheral Nerve Injuries [Video]
Shanghai Jiao Tong University researchers design a novel nerve guidance conduit for peripheral nerve regeneration. The performance of the polydopamine-coated, gold polycaprolactone nanoscaffold is enhanced when loaded with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and Schwann cells.
Nanosheets Boost Battery Charge
Lithium-metal batteries can hold up to 10 times more charge than batteries that currently power our phones, laptops, and cars; but, they have one fatal flaw…
Liquid Crystal/Hydrogel Biosensor Arrays
Biosensor arrays facbricated from two intertwinned polymeric networks.
Cilia-Inspired Smart Surfaces
Cilia-inspired smart surfaces that sweep micro/nanometer-scale substances in a desired direction could inspire future drug-delivery systems and medical technologies.
Lithium Niobate Atomization Device for Viscous Liquids [Video]
James Friend from the University of California, and co-workers from the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, report a lithium niobate atomization device capable of atomizing viscous liquids with unprecedented atomization flow rate and efficiency.
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Nanoformulation for Treating Neurological Diseases [Video]
A team of researchers from the University of North Carolina and the University of Washington introduce therapeutic nanoparticles that enhance the delivery of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to the brain for therapy of neurological diseases.
A Hybrid Hydrogel Ink for Smart Materials [Video]
A functional hybrid ink for 3D-printed hydrogels is developed by Shlomo Magdassi from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Yi Long from Nanyang Technological University, and their colleagues. Their simple approach enables the printing of smart materials with high flexibility.