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Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Self-Destructing Electronics

by Jenna Flogeras | Feb 16, 2017 | Electronics, Environment

Researchers have developed transient electronics that self-destruct via sublimation in dry conditions.

Are MoS2 Nanosheets Safe for Use in Humans?

Are MoS₂ Nanosheets Safe for Use in Humans?

by Lisa Smith | Feb 14, 2017 | Diagnostics, Electronics, Energy, Therapeutics

Biodegradability and biocompatibility studies show minimal cytotoxicity, particularly for covalently functionalized MoS₂ nanosheets.

Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – February 2017

by Anja Wecker | Feb 10, 2017 | Electronics, Energy, Optics

The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, metamaterials, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.

Oil Spills Are No Match for MOGs

by Hannah Muir | Feb 10, 2017 | Environment, Features

Metal-organic porous gels are novel materials for cleaning up oil spills.

Ken Alston, Executive Advisory Board of Advanced Sustainable Systems on Cradle to Cradle Design

by Prisca Henheik | Feb 9, 2017 | Environment, Food and Water

The editors of Advanced Sustainable Systems asked Ken Alston to briefly describe the idea behind Cradle to Cradle.

Reducing CO2 Emissions in China: A Realistic Scenario?

by Costas Kouroupis-Agalou, PhD | Feb 8, 2017 | Energy, Environment

Global demand for transportation appears unlikely to decrease in the foreseeable future. China alone accounts for more than one-third of global demand in the transportation sector. Transportation demand in China has increased continuously with emissions reaching a...