Oxygen-responsive hydrogels for non-invasive subcutaneous oxygen monitoring is reported by Prof. Jon Lovell and co-workers at the University of Buffalo.
Semiconductor Nanowires – a new Focus Issue in pss (RRL)
A new Focus issue in pss (RRL) with 10 Reviews and 21 Letters provides an overview on the state-of-the-art in the field of semiconductor nanowires.
Remotely Controlled Colloids, Interfaces, and Biosystems
The first topical Special Issue of Particle & Particle Systems Characterization – guest edited by Gleb Sukhorukov, Igor Luzinov, and Sergiy Minko.
UCNP 2.0: Engineering the upconversion excitation wavelength to a sweet spot
Researchers develop inproved upconversion nanoparticles for medical imaging.
Polyurethane micelles deliver anti-cancer drug quicker and better
Researchers design and develop a novel type of disulfide core-crosslinked polyurethane micelle for anti-cancer drug delivery.
New microparticles to improve flu vaccines
An antigen delivery system based on quaternized chitosan hydrogel microparticles has been developed at the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Better cathodes for lithium-sulfur batteries
Researchers suggest a novel, mesoporous, nitrogen-doped carbon (MPNC)-sulfur nanocomposite material as a cathode for lithium-sulfur batteries.
Nanoparticles for improved electrical conductivity
Scientists at the INM are exploring new routes to flexible and transparent coatings that conduct electricity particularly well.
Welcome our Advanced Materials Editorial Advisory Board member Prof. Xinliang Feng
Xinliang Feng talks about his motivation to work in the field of graphene chemistry and the role of graphene in future developments.
Cementite and magnetite nanomagnets in blood purification: responsive enough?
Swiss researchers investigate the magnetic responsiveness of cytocompatible polyethylene functionalized carbon coated cementite and magnetite nanoparticles.