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Stabilising drug delivery vessels
Researchers use whey protein to stabilise nanotransporter and control pH-dependent drug release.
SpaceX choose Netzsch as supplier of thermal analysis equipment
Instruments will be used to measure basic material properties of mission-critical systems.
Bioinspired polymer is steam powered
Polymer film developed in Langer lab could be used in artificial muscle and to power micro- and nanoelectronic devices.
First multipart molecular motor created by international research team
Study offers blueprint for creating machines at the nanoscale and is essential step towards new class of nanodevices.
Monolayers to lubricate the next generation of nanomachinery
The Maurer Lab at Washington University in St. Louis has developed a new class of self-assembled monolayers that could be used in MEMS and NEMS.
Polymer electrolyte films for energy applications
MIT researchers change film morphologies by making simple changes in LbL assembly conditions.
Hierarchical structures make superomniphobic surfaces
American researchers develop structured surface that repels virtually all liquids.
Making conductive CNTs easy
New nanotube fibers have unmatched combination of strength, conductivity, flexibility.
EDF select Hardide Coatings for nuclear power station work
Company chosen to extend life of boiler steam valves at Hinkley B nuclear power station in UK.