Researchers at Aalto University examine the versatility of surface patterns in azopolymers for applications in photonics.
Weaving nanostructures using actuation forces
Japanese scientists design a new approach to making ultra thin and uniform fabrics with micro- and nano-fibers.
Light-activated electroactive molecule-based memory microcells
Research team develop a novel all-solid AND logic gate which responds to non-chemical inputs irradiation (light) and applied electrical potential.
Carbon nanotubes toughen up boron carbide
A US/China research team has fabricated a high-quality, exceptionally tough CNT/B4C composite.
Cholesterol-conjugated (bio)polymers via UV-vis traceable chemistry
A new way to track the conjugation rate of cholesterol as well as to conduct conjugations in aqueous environments.
Why are vertically aligned carbon nanotube structures so weak?
A new study has found that “waviness” in forests of vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes dramatically reduces their stiffness.
Nanochemistry Reproducibility
Guest writer Geoffrey Ozin, of the University of Toronto, addresses the difficult problem of reproducing synthesis results in nanochemistry.
Remote Controlled Drug Delivery
A noninvasive, controlled method of drug delivery via functionalising gold nanocages for Alzheimer’s disease therapy increases the therapeutic efficacy of chelation therapy.
Crystalline polymer-nanotube interphase structures
Shear-flow spinning used to produce poly(vinyl alcohol)/ single-wall carbon nanotubes composite fibers with high nanotube loadings and a unique combination of high-performance properties.
Why Can’t Ultralight Materials Fly?
Guest writer Hua-Jie Zhu of Hebei University discusses the role of density in the characterisation of ultralight materials.