Electrospinning is an emerging fabrication technology that holds great promise in advancing skin tissue engineering and in developing an array of novel therapies.
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New DNA origami motor breaks speed record for nano machines
Scientists pave way for nanobots to one day diagnose and treat disease with the first DNA-based motor to run on chemical energy.
A resilient robotic bug
Researchers at Dartmouth have developed a miniature robotic bug that has a flexible body, is easily maneuverable, and can be completely flattened without damaging its functionality.
On the implications of overlooking measurement effects in memristors
The importance of understanding the experimental process is ubiquitous in research. And while we have a huge range of techniques at our disposal, we should be aware of and properly consider their limitations, so that we may present reliable methods and conclusions to...
Improving lubricant strength using graphene
Researchers design a porous 3D graphene lubricant composite for harsh conditions and high loads.
A biomimetic water collection structure derived from cacti
Inspired by the water collecting abilities of the cactus, researchers create a biomimetic water collection system through 3D printing.
Ultrasound device improves charge and run time in lithium metal batteries
Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device.
Micro- and nanofabrication of 2D and 3D metal structures
Exploring advances in building 2D and 3D structures through lithography and additive manufacturing.
Bending the world’s strongest material … on the nanoscale
A team of Australian scientists has discovered diamond can be bent and deformed, creating possibilities for the design and engineering of new nanoscale devices.
Carbon fiber composites need no ovens or autoclaves
A new fabrication technique for aerospace components uses a carbon nanotube film to produce large composites without the need for large ovens or autoclaves.
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