Is the T-1000 no longer science fiction?
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Protein Biohybrids as a Toolkit for New Materials
Protein capsids are specialized and versatile natural macromolecules with exceptional properties. These materials have numerous potential applications, including catalysis and drug delivery.
Not a Stretch: Flexible Hydrogels with Structural Color
New hydrogels from magnetic photonic crystal units combine the advantages of structural colour and the flexibility needed for biological applications.
Self-sorting of Colloidal Particles Triggered by Light
Complex self-sorting, as seen in nature, is mimicked here using a non-invasive light-triggered system to induce self-sorting of colloidal nanoparticles.
Cleaning Up After Fast Fashion
A green, renewable, and environmentally friendly strategy to remove toxic dye from wastewater.
Superhydrophobic Coatings from Beeswax
Reseachers from the Italian Institute of Tecnhnology present their superhydrophobic coating from beeswax.
The Faerie Queen of Chiral Nanomaterials
If we shadows have offended…
Digging Holes in Biofilm
Nanoparticles can be used to destroy a common bacterial defense mechanism.
Light-Powered Robotic Snails
How a light-powered snail is addressing scalability in robotics.
Generating Electricity from Rust
Scientists show that thin films of rust can be used to generate electricity with flowing saltwater.
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