Researchers develop a modified silkscreen printing and electrodeposition technique to fabricate a thin, freestanding nickel matrix for use as a flexible electrode in high-performance nickel–metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
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New Innovative Plasma Curing Process For Ham
A team of researchers found an innovative way of curing ham by using plasma-treated water as an alternative to chemical curing solutions.
Production of High Efficiency Solar Cells Goes Green
An environment-friendly anti-solvent helps to produce higher efficiency Solar Cells in comparison to the commonly used toxic anti-solvent.
Body On Chip: Are We There Yet?
Advanced Healthcare Materials Special issue on “Microphysiological Analytic Platforms (MAPs): Precision Organs on Chip” edited by Luke P. Lee.
Targeted, ROS-Promoted Nanomedicine for Cancer Treatment
A novel reactive oxygen species (ROS)-promoted nanomedicine platform can effectively inhibit tumor growth, reduce side effects experienced in common anticancer drugs, while promote on-target uptake.
Multiscale Modeling of Microstructure-Property Relationships
This review emphasizes the importance of the physics-based plasticity theory in constitutive material descriptions for more accurate simulations of deformation in the development of metal forming processes, for controlling mechanical behavior via tailoring microstructural features, and for subsequent component performance testing.
Ultrasensitive Photodetector for Thermal Imaging and Sensing
A team of researchers design broadband field-effect phototransistors based on molybdenum disulfide. The photodetector has the ability to detect very weak optical signals and is promising for applications in thermal imaging and sensing.
Textile Inspired Cathodes for Energy Storage
A novel flexible textile-based cathode with a unique triple-phased structure is presented, that shows improved non-competitive transport properties.
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Tumor-Targeting “Polywraplex” for siRNA Delivery [Video]
Tuo Jin and colleagues from Shanghai Jiao Tong University synthesize a synthetic carrier system for small interfering RNA (siRNA) with customizable size, pH-responsive degradability, and optimized surface population of cell-targeting agent.
3D Printing Technique for Thermal-Related Applications
Recent research results in fabricating thermal management devices using 3D printing methods are reviewed.
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