Trifold stimuli-responsive shape memory in hydrogels is realized by combining donor-acceptor interaction with G-quadruplexes and DNA base pairing.
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Lignin-based Aerogels
Researchers successfully produced lignin-based aerogels for insulation panels.
All-Inorganic Hetero-Structured Perovskite Light-Emitting Diodes with High Current Density
An all-inorganic hetero-structured PeLED is demonstrated, fabricated using a new design strategy.
Plasma To Enhance Nano and Microfibers through Electrospinning
A team of scientists from Belgium investigated the plasma‐induced chemistry in organic solutions of polylactic acid (PLA), and their effects on the resultant PLA nanofibers.
Multifunctional Digital Coding Metasurface with Transmission-Reflection-Integrated Performance
A transmission-reflection-integrated multifunctional coding metasurface is proposed, which can control the transmitted and reflected wavefronts simultaneously on both sides of the metasurface interface.
Microscopic Considerations for Optimizing Silk Biomaterials
Silk’s highly tunable range of mechanical properties, degradation rates and material formats arise from subtle changes at the microscopic level.
Overcoming a Sticking Point for Bone Healing
A strong bioinspired adhesive is developed to aid bone fracture healing.
Holograms with Complex Surface Patterning
A method to record polarization holograms with complex hierarchical structures from an isosorbide-based azo molecular glass (IA-Chol).
Waxing and Waning: A Biodegradable Implant
Biodegradeable medical devices made from wax might one day remove the need for surgical implant removal.
Brush Technique for Anisotropic Transparent Flexible Electrodes
Taking advantage of the controllable liquid transfer usinga Chinese brush, highly oriented Ag nanowires were achieved on certain substrates.
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