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Advanced Functional Materials
Bistable liquid crystal pixels
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.
Reducing defects in heterogeneous oxides
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Organic Semiconductor Films in Inkjet-Etched Microwells
Organic semiconductor films are produced in regular arrays of inkjet-etched microwells, demonstrating potential for large-scale flexible electronics.
On the path to cartilage regeneration
Research group from the Duke University develops a three-dimensionally woven fiber scaffold which mimics the properties of native cartilage.
Nanomicelle dye for better cancer treatment
New organic PTT agent based on nano-micelles encapsulating a small non-fluorescent NIR-absorbing dye shows excellent tumor ablation without toxicity.
Printing artificial bone
Researchers develop method to design synthetic materials and quickly turn the design into reality using computer optimization and 3-D printing.
Let me count the ways – comparing graphene production methods
What’s the best way to produce graphene? An Italian research team have compared the alternatives in a new publication.
Flexible electrodes for flexible electronics
Chinese researchers develop a new process to make flexible electrodes for lithium ion batteries quickly and easily.
New materials for heart tissue regeneration
A new biomaterial for heart tissue regeneration, resembling live cardiac tissue in key characteristics, has been reported.
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