New optical technologies using “metasurfaces” capable of the ultra-efficient control of light are nearing commercialization.
Month: April 2013
Making bio-inorganic composites antimicrobial
Researchers have developed an innovative process for adding broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity to biomimetically-synthesized bio-inorganic composites.
Spotlight on Polymer Chemistry Issue 10
The Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry highlights some important research in the latest issue.
Book Review: Biomimetic Approaches for Biomaterials Development
Houman Savoji and Michael R. Wertheimer of the École Polytechnique de Montréal review new publication in biomimetics.
New German-Chinese joint research centre opens in Mainz, Germany
New center will allow researchers to work closely together on projects in the field of regenerative medicine, an area with a promising future.
Super-strong metallic composites from nanowires
Work effectively overcomes “valley of death” problem in nanocomposite design.
siRNA delivery by polymeric micelles for tumor treatment
Polymeric micelles have been reviewed by a Chinese research team, who looked at their use in siRNA delivery and nanomedicine.
New thin-film technology could lead to quick diagnostics
A twist on thin-film technology may provide a way to optically detect and analyze multiple substances simultaneously.
Room-temperature nanolasers developed by ASU researchers
Results pave the way for the use of nanolasers in a variety of practical applications.
Unexpected photoelectric behavior from topological insulators
Team find that when TIs are hit with a laser beam, the spin polarization of the electrons they emit can be completely controlled in three dimensions.
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