The new journal, Energy Technology, is accepting manuscripts on applied energy research in all areas of energy generation, conversion, storage, and distribution.
Smart phosphorescent bioprobes
A phosphorescent iridium(III) complex-functionalized poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) is a promising probe for bioimaging applications.
Understanding oxygen vacancies in SrTiO3
Researchers have obtained new insights into the atomistic and electronic structure of the oxygen vacancy in SrTiO3 through first-principles calculations.
Fabrication of ultra-thin electronic "stickers"
Korean researchers demonstrate a new, polymer-based method to fabricate electronic stickers to be used on unconventional surfaces such as clothing or skin.
Biomimetic pH-Dependency of Hydrogels
The mechanical holdfast of mussels, the byssus, is used as inspiration in the development of pH-repsonsive mechanical properties in hydrogels.
So you want to segregate your nanoparticles?
Hyperbranched polymers help nanoparticles migrate to the surface of composite materials to improve their antimicrobial properties.
Growing graphene better for future electronics
Researchers in China have developed a method for synthesizing large graphene grains, for application in advanced electronics.
Poly(2-oxazoline)s – a platform for well-defined polymer architectures and biomaterials
A special issue in Macromolecular Rapid Communications has been dedicated to poly(2-oxazoline)s & related pseudo-polypeptides – a growing field of research.
Doped graphite powder: room-temperature superconductors at last?
German scientists have found evidence for granular room-temperature superconductivity in water-treated graphite powder.
Honoring Stanford R. Ovshinsky
A special issue on phase-change materials dedicated to the “Edison of our age”.