Infochemistry: Information Processing at the Nanoscale, defines a new field of science, and describes the processes, systems and devices at the interface between chemistry and information sciences. The book is devoted to the application of molecular species and...
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Oxide Ultrathin Films – A Review
A new guide to thin films, edited by Gianfranco Pacchioni and Sergio Valeri is given the review treatment by Dr. Charles Dunnill, University College London.
How to Improve The Thermal Behaviour of Polymer Nanocomposites?
Luo and Lloyd, using molecular dynamics simulations, have investigated methods to increase the thermal conductivity of polymeric nanocomposites.
Chiral Generators: Making Plasmonics Twist
A new chiral material demonstrates a highly efficient optical response.
Building Artificial Brains: Nanotechology to Mimic Synapses
A new nanodevice has been developed, intended to reproduce the behaviour of a human synapse.
Electrochemically Active: Surface Modification of Carbon Materials
New research studies the surface modification of graphene for use in lithium-ion batteries.
Gluing Molecules on Surfaces: Towards an Ultimate Surface Modification Strategy
New research suggests a method for universal surface modification.
Eggs on Stalks: Biomimetics Could Make Synthetic Silk
Researchers imitate the egg stalks of lacewings to develop new material.
Advanced Materials Top 40 for May 30, 2012
This week’s Advanced Materials Top 40 most-read articles features graphene, healthcare, and functional fibers inspired by spider silk.
Microsystems
Microdrops and interfaces are now a common feature in most fluidic microsystems, from biology, to biotechnology, materials science, 3D -microelectronics, optofluidics, and mechatronics. On the other hand, the behaviour of droplets and interfaces in today's...