Paolo Netti and co-workers have designed and characterized model tumor activated polystyrene nanoparticles (TAP-NPs) that release cytotoxic drugs.
Technology
Flexible Electronic Devices Experience Organic Growth
A Korean research team led by Prof. Soonmin Seo report a new method for preparing highly flexible, stretchable, and patchable organic electronic devices.
DNA & RNA incorporation into organic electronics
New research from an American group shows the incorporation of DNA and RNA bases in organic light emitting diodes.
Spectral concentration improves solar cell efficiency
A research consortium from the UK, Spain, France and Germany is using photonic crystals to improve silicon photovoltaic performance.
Examining quantum size effects in silicon
Experiments examine the scale at which strong quantum effects emerge in silicon nanocrystals.
Resurrected batteries to stabilize power grid
A project involving three partners is connecting old batteries in Hamburg to form a large-scale storage system to keep the power grid stable.
Advanced Optical Materials – January Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the first issue of Advanced Optical Materials for 2015.
Theranostics from a single nanoparticle platform
Researcers construct a multifunctional theranostic nanoplatform that gathers five diagnostic and therapeutic functions into one single nanocomposite.
Flexible piezoelectrics in medicine
KAIST researchers discuss the recent progress of flexible piezoelectric thin-film harvesters and nanosensors for use in biomedical fields.
Advanced Optical Materials Top 5 – Jan. 2015
This month’s top 5 most read articles from Advanced Optical Materials.
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