Magnetic hybrid nanomaterials combining magnetic nanomaterials and extra functional nanocomponents not only exhibit magnetic properties but also act as important biomedical agents.
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Bioinspired Extracellular Vesicles for Personalized Drug Delivery
Investigating EV production and purification methods by mimicking the natural release process of EVs in blood capillaries with a bioinspired mechanical microfluidic method.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – May 2017
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, metamaterials, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Nanophotonic Trapping: Precise Manipulation and Measurement of Biomolecular Arrays
A new review highlights progress in nanophotonic optical trapping and manipulation technologies with a focus on high-throughput applications in the biosciences.
Gold Nanocups: Complex Morphology, Simple Fabrication Strategy
Thermal dewetting of gold, which is sandwiched between the yolk and shell, leads to the desired nanocup morphology.
Light-Switchable Valves
Researchers from Eindhoven have developed a spiropyran containing photoresponsive size-tunable hydrogel that can be used as a micromixer or light switchable valve.
Battery-Level Energy Density with Carbon Nanotube/Graphene Sponges
Assembling two types of carbon nanostructures with non-covalent interactions gives an electrode material with enhanced energy density.
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.
Programmable Soft Mechanics: Reversibly Switching the Mechanical Properties of Soft Matter
This hydrogel can be programmed to reversibly switch its mechanical properties in response to a simple environmental cue.
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