ETH researchers have developed plasmonic particles that are relatively easy to produce and have a wide range of applications, including cancer treatment.
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New iron arsenide phase found during superconductivity research
New magnetic phase could have significant implications for our understanding of unconventional superconductivity.
Innovative preparation method of heterogeneous materials for near-perfect EM observation
Leica Microsystems and Lille University researchers present their latest preparation method, which produces extremely smooth surfaces, and is ready for use – webinar now available on demand.
Improving PSR to better emulate human skin
A Korean group enhance the sensitivity of pressure-sensitive rubber by introducing reverse-micelle-induced pores into conventional PSRs.
PDMS/nanotube transducer converts terahertz radiation to sound
Heat-based carbon nanotube/PDMS sensor developed at University of Michigan could detect terahertz radiation in real-time.
Pixelligent and ORNL to collaborate on roll-to-roll fabrication
Joint project aims to optimize materials and formulations for improved performance and cost for roll-to-roll manufacturing, including for OLED devices.
Book review: Modelling Drying Processes – A Reaction Engineering Approach
Dr. Ching Lik Hii of the University of Nottingham reviews Modelling Drying Processes: A Reaction Engineering Approach by Xiao Dong Chen and Aditya Putranto.
Why are halide perovskites so good in solar cells?
A research group has uncovered the unique structural, electronic, optical, and defect properties of halide peroveskites.
Advances and Advantages of Atom-Transfer Radical Polymerization
A recent special issue of Polymer International focuses on the progress of atom-transfer radical polymerization.
Purifying pharmaceuticals with nanostructured metasurfaces
A combination of nanotechnology and a unique twisting property of light could lead to new methods for ensuring the purity and safety of pharmaceuticals.