Researchers have developed a microfludic platform for high-throughput preparation of multicomponent photopolymerized nanocomposite films.
Micro-/Nanotechnology
Touch- and brush-spinning of nanofibers
Touch- and brush-spinning methods for drawing of nanofibers, core–shell nanofibers, and their aligned 2D and 3D meshes have been developed.
Hybrid Superstructures Boost Lithium-Ion Research
Hierarchical structuring in hybrid amorphous/crystalline nanowire bundles provides a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
New electrocatalyst for efficient hydrogen production
A new study in Advanced Science presents the development of a new nanocomposite material electrocatalyst for more efficient hydrogen production.
Metal-semiconductor heteronanorods for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen
A Chinese research team has demonstrated the synthesis of unique one-dimensional heteronanostructures for photo-induced applications.
International Year of Light: Carbon Nanotube Photodetectors
Different types of photodetectors realized with carbon nanotubes are presented in this comprehensive review article.
Small Alginate Hydrogels by Microfluidic Production
L. Mazutis and co-workers have developed a microfluidic approach for production of alginate hydrogels having a unique biconcave shape and the size of a mammalian cell (~10 µm).
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – Sept. 2015
The month’s top articles from the field of nanooptics, optoelectronics, optical devices, detectors & sensors, micro/nano resonators and more.
Breaking Graphene’s Symmetry: New Routes for Nanofluidic Diodes
Geometric asymmetry is introduced in graphene-based nanofluidic devices to enhance ion current rectification.
2015 Small Young Innovator Awards: winners announced!
Xiaodong Chen and Yi Cui will receive the 2015 Small Young Innovator Awards in Bejing on the 3rd of September 2015.
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