Singaporean researchers have used logarithmic spirals to study light-matter interaction at the microscale, and discovered a previously unknown phenomenon.
Stimuli-responsive dynamic hydrogels
A team have developed the first stimuli-responsive protein hydrogel whose mechanical properties can be dynamically tuned in response to external stimuli.
Henning Sirringhaus joins the Advanced Electronics Materials editorial board
Professor Sirringhaus, from the University of Cambridge, is one of the outstanding researchers in the field of organic electronics.
Advanced Optical Materials – September Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Inkjet printing and metal nanoparticles combine to shrink electronics
new research has combined inkjet printing and metal nanoparticle inks as a novel, low-cost solution for interconnect fabrication.
Polycarbonate coatings to prevent catheter infection
An international group develops a new three-component surface coating to reduce the number of infections caused by catheters.
Gold nanorods shown to inhibit migratory of metastatic cancer
Research shows that gold nanorods effectively inhibit the migratory and invasive properties of various metastatic cancer cell lines in vitro and in vivo.
Non-fouling nanoparticulate surfaces
A Harvard research team has used a layer-by-layer technique to assemble a nanostructured surface coating infused with a fluorocarbon-based lubricant.
Engineers develop smart skins for aircrafts
Work is underway at BAE Systems to give aircraft human-like ‘skin’, enabling the detection of injury or damage.
Micro electric motors fly with the Rosetta mission
The European space probe Rosetta has reached the comet Chury. Micro motors from the swiss manufacturer maxon have traveled with it.