Researchers have developed an innovative process for adding broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity to biomimetically-synthesized bio-inorganic composites.
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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.
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.
Caltech researchers build self-healing integrated circuits
High-Speed Integrated Circuits laboratory team demonstrated this self-healing capability in tiny power amplifiers.
Nanospaced stacking faults improve the strength of magnesium alloys
Stronger, lightweight magnesium alloys have potential structural applications in the automobile and aerospace industries.
BASF and US institutes collaborate on new advanced materials center
Harvard University, MIT, and UMass Amherst to cooperate with company on “North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials”.