Thermal dewetting of gold, which is sandwiched between the yolk and shell, leads to the desired nanocup morphology.
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3D Printing Technology: How To Print Transparent Glass?
3D printing technology enables a mold-free formation of freeform transparent glass.
Nanotechnology Enhances Drug Delivery to the Back of the Eye
Nanotechnology possesses great potential to overcome shortcomings of existing strategies for safe and effective retinal drug delivery.
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This hydrogel can be programmed to reversibly switch its mechanical properties in response to a simple environmental cue.
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Researchers have demonstrated all-aqueous-printed transparent electrodes and semiconducting layers for high performance, low-cost transistors for flexible electronics applications.
Mimicking Wrinkly Fingers: Toward Creating Smart Surfaces
Inspired by human fingers after prolonged exposure to water, moisture responsive wrinkling surfaces are developed.
Nanotherapy Treatments Aim to Change Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy’s Outcome
A recent review discusses the emerging nanomedications and therapies with potential to alter Duchenne’s fatal outcome.
Targeted Nanoparticles for Head and Neck Cancer
Nanoparticles can assist in treatment of Head and Neck Cancer patients by optimizing distribution of chemotherapy drugs for better outcomes and less side effects.
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