Researchers monitor the growth kinetics of hybrid metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) in situ using a novel and cost-effective method.
Stabilization and Denaturation of DNA Origami Nanostructures
The stability of DNA origami under strongly denaturing conditions is investigated.
3D Graphene-Oxide Spheres for Supercapacitors
An effective synthesis strategy via a flash-freezing and freeze-dry approach is presented, to synthesis 3D GO structures that exhibit fully accessible hierarchical porous networks for supercapacitor applications.
Hydrogel Microparticles Protecting against Counterfeit and Deteriorated Products
Multi-functional, biodegradable hydrogel microparticles that provide information on the authenticity and the potential deterioration of a tagged food or pharmaceutical formulation directly prior to consumption/use is presented.
Multicolor, Fluorescent Supercapacitor Fibers Light Up the Night
A novel family of colorful fluorescent supercapacitor fibers allows for continuous energy storage in flexible systems used in the dark.
Anisogel: A New Hybrid Hydrogel for Tissue Regenerative Therapy
A new type of hybrid hydrogel for tissue regenerative therapy—Anisogel—is developed by Abdolrahman Omidinia-Anarkoli, Laura De Laporte, and co-workers from the Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials in Aachen, Germany. This low-invasive hydrogel is promising for healing body tissues that consist of an aligned architecture, such as the heart, kidney, muscles, and nerves.
Warming Up to Graphene Papers for Personal Thermal Management
Graphene papers provide chemical and mechanical stability, high thermal conductivity and low electrical resistance in the development of personal thermal management systems.
Rainbow Cell Barcoding: Fluorescent Polymer Nanoparticles
A method that allows the long-term labeling of different cell populations in tens of different colors using fluorescent nanoparticles.
Electrocatalysis Snapshots: Materials for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction
The slow kinetics of the oxygen evolution reaction require new catalyst research like this to make water splitting systems commercially viable.
STORMing their way to Nanoparticle–Protein Interaction Understanding
STORMing towards a better understanding of protein corona formation on nanoparticles (NPs), to enable better design of NPs for biomedical applications.