The synthesis of fluorinated copolymers via organometallic mediated radical polymerization is reported in a new Communication published in Macromolecular Rapid Communications.
Repeating Structures: Dynamic Self-assembly as a Mass-Fabrication Technology
Researchers from South Korea report a dynamic self-assembly technology to fabricate repeating structures from magnetic particles.
Most Read – Featuring 3D-Cancer Tissue Models, Chemo-Photothermal Therapy and Electrospun Antibiotic Membranes
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
6th Polymer International-IUPAC Award: Call for Nominations
A call for nominations for the 6th Polymer International-IUPAC Award, which includes past winners such as Ali Khademhoessini, Molly Stevens and Richard Hoogenboom.
Triboelectric Generators using Microneedle-Structured Polydimethysiloxane
Researchers demonstrate a facile method and novel mechanism using microneedle-structured polydimethysiloxane for triboelectric (nano)generator (TEG/TENG) applications.
Mutantelec: A Simulation Platform for Profiling of Proteins
The electrostatic potential of proteins determines their ability to interact with specific biological targets. A recent article discusses the application of a novel tool (Mutantelec) in understanding mutations in the tumor suppressor protein p53 and its consequence.s
Is Local Knowledge An Extractable Resource?
A team of Fulbright NEXUS researchers takes stock of the literature and charts a path forward for situating the ‘local’ in climate change adaptation. (Image credit: Pekchar/Fotolia)
Solar Glasses: A Glimpse into the Bright Future of Wearable Electronics
In an important step forward for wearable electronics, researchers design and build a set of “solar glasses”, which integrate transparent solar cells into the lenses and electronics into the frames, to measure and display the instantaneous light intensity and ambient temperature.
Self-Learning Chip Composes Music
A brain-inspired, neuromorphic chip has the capability of self-learning and has been demonstrated the ability to compose music.
RNA-Recognition Motif-Containing Proteins – What is Their Function?
Organelle-localized RNA recognition motif-containing proteins participate in a variety of RNA-related processes, including RNA editing, RNA processing, and RNA stability.