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Small Changes, Big Results: New Plasma Jet Design Shows Improved Plasma Treatment
A new study shows promising improvement in plasma treatment by using only small modifications in the plasma jet set-up.
Nature’s Nanoparticles for Improving Gene Transfer
A cryo-transmission electron micrograph of a new gene delivery system called exo-AAV. The adeno-associated virus vector (AAV) is packaged within a lipid bubble called an exosome. Multiple AAV vectors can be observed as dark structures inside the larger spherical exosome structure.
2D Nanostructured Materials As Gas Sensors – A Review
2D nanostructured materials as promising gas-sensing materials for advanced sensors.
Plasma-Processed Air To Keep Your Fruit and Veggies Fresh
Researchers present an experimental set-up which generates plasma processed air to wash and dry off fresh and fresh-cut produce.
More Hydrogen for Less: Engineering the Catalytic Performance of MoS2
Hydrogen won’t be a viable fuel source without a replacement catalyst for platinum. This MoS2 hybrid looks set to provide some realistic competition.
A New Straightforward Protocol for the Fabrication of Multifunctional Smart Coatings
A new straightforward plasma polymerization protocol to tune wettability and chemical structure opens up a potential door for the fabrication of smart surfaces.
Plasma-Treated Water as a Superior Electrolyte
Superior performance of plasma treated water as an anodizing electrolyte for producing nanoporous titanium dioxide nanotubes.
Engineering Digest – Featuring Titanium Alloys, Stretchable Electrodes and More
This month’s Advanced Engineering Materials cover and top papers.
The Importance of Plasma Reduction to Nanocomposites
New research shows in situ processes as a solution to improve dispersion in nanocomposites.
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