Researchers have developed transient electronics that self-destruct via sublimation in dry conditions.
The “Coffee Ring Effect”: Inspiring the Design of Self-Assembling Conductive Circuits
Thousands of conductive circuit arrays are self-assembled in just one minute by utilizing the coffee ring effect.
New DNA Vaccine Enhances Protection Against Hepatitis C Virus
Researchers develop a highly effective DNA vaccine based on oscillating plasmonic gold nanoparticles for protection against the hepatitis C virus.
Are MoS2 Nanosheets Safe for Use in Humans?
Biodegradability and biocompatibility studies show minimal cytotoxicity, particularly for covalently functionalized MoS2 nanosheets.
Flexible Phototransistors from the Printer
Printable and flexible organic phototransistors with high performance by blending common organic semiconductors with biocompatible polymers.
Heart of Gold: Bioink with Gold Nanorods for 3D Printed Cardiac Constructs
Towards customizable and biomimetic 3D-printed cardiac construct with contractile properties for drug testing.
Just a Pinch of Base or Acid: Enhancing Proton Transport in Peptide Fibrils
Biological inspired proton transfer is investigated in a recent publication in Advanced Functional Materials.
The Jack-of-all-Trades for Neuroendocrine Tumor Therapy
Upconversion nanoparticle-based micelles for neuroendocrine tumor theranostics.
Silk E-Skin
Beijing-based researchers design an electronic (E-skin) based on silk fibroin for wearable pressure sensor applications.
Water-Resistant Multicolored Bioimaging Probes
A bright future ahead for bioimaging and optoelectronics, as researchers demonstrate enhanced stability of perovskite nanocrystals by incorporation into polymer matrix microhemispheres.