A new facile method has been developed where in situ generated CO2 gas bubbles are encapsulated in a nanoparticle stabilized emulsion.
On the randomness and blockiness of copolymers
Canadian researchers demonstrate the importance of randomness for the phase behavior of block copolymers.
Engineering an artificial metalloenzyme for treating hyperuricemia with tolerable toxic side effect
Professor Xiaogang Qu’s team engineered an artificial metalloenzyme for efficient and friendly ERT of hyperuricemia.
Enhanced optical modulation depth of terahertz waves
A particularly intriguing terahertz modulator has been created by Dr. Tianlong Wen, Prof. Qiye Wen and their colleagues.
Tackling challenges in siRNA delivery with designed oligoamides
In their recent review in Macromolecular Bioscience, Sören Reinhard and Ernst Wagner deal with the challenges in siRNA delivery and how they can be overcome.
Porous silicon nanoparticles for hydrogen production
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed mesoporous silicon nanospheres that can be used for photocatalytic hydrogen production.
Magnetically propelled fish-like nanoswimmers
This fuel-free fish-like deformable nanoswimmer is expected to advance rapidly towards practical biomedical applications.
Now open for submissions: Advanced Sustainable Systems!
Advanced Sustainable Systems is a new international journal for interdisciplinary research on sustainability in all scientific disciplines.
Polymer discs convert heat to electricity
Shannon Yee and co-workers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have synthesized semiconducting polymer complexes with nickel centres.
Optimizing bulk metallic glasses for robust, highly wear-resistant gears
New copper-zirconium-based BMGs are developed that show excellent potential for wear-resistance.