A noninvasive, controlled method of drug delivery via functionalising gold nanocages for Alzheimer’s disease therapy increases the therapeutic efficacy of chelation therapy.

A noninvasive, controlled method of drug delivery via functionalising gold nanocages for Alzheimer’s disease therapy increases the therapeutic efficacy of chelation therapy.
In a proof-of-concept study, authors in Italy have demonstrated electric field-controlled switching between stable states in a porous material containing nematic liquid crystals.
Electrical conductivity increased by as much as a factor of 50.
Organic semiconductor films are produced in regular arrays of inkjet-etched microwells, demonstrating potential for large-scale flexible electronics.
Research group from the Duke University develops a three-dimensionally woven fiber scaffold which mimics the properties of native cartilage.
New organic PTT agent based on nano-micelles encapsulating a small non-fluorescent NIR-absorbing dye shows excellent tumor ablation without toxicity.
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
What’s the best way to produce graphene? An Italian research team have compared the alternatives in a new publication.
Chinese researchers develop a new process to make flexible electrodes for lithium ion batteries quickly and easily.
A new biomaterial for heart tissue regeneration, resembling live cardiac tissue in key characteristics, has been reported.