Researchers from the University of Illinois present the first demonstration of a scalable synthetic procedure for crosslinked silicone microspheres.
Direct equilibration and characterization of polymer melts for computer simulations
K. Kremer and co-workers present an improved methodology to prepare well-equilibrated polymer melts requiring only local relaxation.
Thermoplastic composite for spacecraft
Developer and manufacturer of advanced composite materials, TenCate supplies the Astro Aerospace with thermoplastic composites.
Synthesis of Hybrid Materials by Severe Plastic Deformation
Possibilities of creating hybrid materials with promising architecture and a desirable submicron scale structure by SPD processing techniques are discussed.
Probing tumour growth through infrared imaging
Tumour development is closely monitored through infrared emission from copolymer nanoparticles.
Bioinspired swimming and walking hydrogel mini-robots
Underwater actuator devices with a range of motion, including swimming and walking, are demonstrated via laser-control of density of composite hydrogels.
Rolling Out the Aluminum Carpet for Large-Scale Solar Cell Processing
Researchers have developed an innovative technique for depositing aluminum metal onto polymeric solar cells during large-scale roll-to-roll processing.
Advanced Optical Materials – June Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Winning idea with good vibrations
Students from Delft University of Technology off to a flying start with Multifun concept selected as Fly Your Ideas winner.
Hybrid Filtration Membranes
Two ionic dyes of similar molecular size but opposite charge have been separated using a hybrid membrane as an example for controlled fine scale filtration.