Interfaces to capture, detect, and analyze circulating tumor cells are reviewed, which give a valuable insight into tumor progression and metastasis.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Excitons in metal-halide perovskites
Menendez-Proupin et al. study excitons in metal-halide perovskites using the effective mass approximation providing better agreement with the experiment.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – November 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Temperature-Responsive Hydrogel Films
Cross-linked hydrogel-particle films with tunable size, shape, porosity and optical transmission are obtained with a simple evaporation method.
Growing bone with virus nanoparticles
Topography of plant virus nanoparticles has been shown to influence osteogenesis of bone derived mesenchymal stem cells.
Electronic Skin: Bridging the Gap for Human–Machine Interaction
In this comprehensive review, the main research routes and technologies that are being followed to deliver high-performance electronic skin are discussed.
Nanoporous Metal Papers: Electrodes and Catalysts
An innovative and cheap method to produce bi- and trimodal Au–Ag and a hierarchical nanoporous Ni–Mn with excellent electrochemical properties is developed.
Bioaccumulation and Self-Assembly in Live Cells
Researchers demonstrate that phenazine compounds can bioaccumulate and self-assemble in macrophages and epithelial cells.
Don't touch: Operating displays with moisture
A new sensor technology could enable touchless displays that respond to moisture emitted by the human body.
Say It With Flowers to Boost Lithium Storage
A unique 3D reduced graphene oxide–cobalt oxide composite material presents promising properties as an anode for lithium-ion batteries.
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