Australian researchers report on a 4D-printed thermally active hydrogel valve, which can control the flow of water.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Tethered or untethered? Monte Carlo simulation for surface-polymer interactions
In their recent Feature Article, Vienna researchers investigate the determination of critical adsorption points
Nanomembranes for Li–Oxygen Batteries
A trilayered Pd/MnOx/Pd nanomembrane greatly enhances the properties of Li–Oxygen batteries.
Magnetisation dynamics in superlattices
Razdolski et al. observed oscillations in magneto-optical response of magnetically coupled multilayers, opening new horizons for magnetic media applications
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – December 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
ESCARGOT: A New Approach for Microfluidic Devices
Scientists based in the Netherlands and Spain have recently developed a two-step printed scaffold-removal method to fabricate intricate microfluidic devices.
Porous molybdenum-based nanocomposites for efficient hydrogen evolution
Researchers develop nanoscale materials that can improve the activities and stabilities of HER catalysts.
Nanotechnology is fighting breast cancer
A new review in Advanced Science summarizes new nanotechnology-based potential diagnosis and treatment methods for triple negative breast cancer.
Plasmonics Enhances Electroluminescence in Quantum Dot LEDs
The addition of plasmonic silver nanostructures has enhanced the external quantum efficiency of this QLED device by 46%.
Polymer Foams Made of Immiscible Polymer Blends Compatibilized by Janus Particles
Foams with nano structured lamella and struts with remarkable properties from immiscible polymer blends compatibilized with Janus particles are developed.
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