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Newly modified nanoparticle opens window on future gene editing technologies
Researchers at Iowa State University demonstrate the ability to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells.
Hierarchical Electrohydrodynamic Structures for SERS
Hierarchical electrohydrodynamic pattern formation enables the fabrication of multiscale 3D structured arrays as SERS-active platforms.
Electrochemistry Reversibly Switches Optical Response
A novel metal deposition-based electrochromic device can realize three optical states in a single material—transparent, mirror and black.
Dispersion of Solid Metals into Powder Using Extreme Extrusion
Fine dispersion of bulk metals appears at very high extrusion rates and pressures. This phenomenon is interesting not only for material science, but also for the development of new technologies.
Mimicking Butterflies to Make Silica Thin Films
New silica microsphere films mimic the striking color display of the Morpho butterfly, with the added advantage of material flexibility.
Can We Make Artificial Joints Better?
An MIT group have developed a new coating in an attempt to reduce the number of surgeries required to correct artificial implants.
Metamaterial Absorbers: A Review
Padilla and co-workers give an excellent overview on metamaterial absorbers and discuss a selection of examples and related applications in this field.
Gold Nanoantennas Boost the Emission Rate of Conjugated Polymers
The radiative emission rate of poly(3-hexylthiophene) could be greatly enhanced by integrating it into a plasmonic split-dipole nanoantenna.
Advanced Materials Top 40 for June 6, 2012
High-performance polymers for organic photovoltaics takes the top spot as the most-downloaded Advanced Materials paper in the last week.
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