Scientists develop a superhydrophobic coating technique based on the lysozyme fiber network, which provides a facile platform for protein crystallization.
Cell Growth and Proliferation with Zwitterionic Polynorbornene
A zwitterionic polynorbornen-modified surface facilitates growth and proliferation of model endothelial cells.
Edible salt crystals: a cheap, green, water soluble substrate for graphene synthesis
Researchers investigate substrates in which micron-size sodium chloride crystals are used as a water soluble, recyclable substrate for CVD growth of few-layer graphene.
Biosynthetic polypeptides cross-linked via thiol-ene chemistry
Recombinant resilin-like polypeptides are modified with photoreactive molecules to facilitate the use of photocrosslinking methods for hybrid hydrogels.
Advanced Optical Materials – December Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
International Year of Light: Transfer Printing
John Rogers and co-workers present recent progress in the development of optoelectronic devices and their implementation enabled by micro-transfer printing.
1st International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronics
The 1st International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronics was held at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), from 27–29 September, 2015.
Modeling, Design and Development of Soft Pneumatic Actuators
This work presents a design tool for soft pneumatic actuators using finite element method adaptable to a range of soft materials and design parameters.
4D Printing: Smart Valves
Australian researchers report on a 4D-printed thermally active hydrogel valve, which can control the flow of water.
Observing little swimmers
Holographic imaging reveals details about morphology, motility, and the concentration of sperm in semen analysis.