a Japanese/German collaboration has succeeded in synthesising a biodegradable, hydrophobic polymer by modifying a naturally-occurring poly(amino acid) with a hydrophobic amino acid.
This is your Brain on Art: Metaforming Nature
Professor Geoff Ozin highlights the latest in a series of collaborations between himself and artist Todd Siler.
Better quantification of blood samples: more signal, less background
A team based in Germany develop a new method for simultaneous quantification of ZnPP and PPIX in unwashed blood samples.
DNAzyme controlled aggregation of gold nanoparticles for DNA sensors and aptasensors
Researchers have developed a DNA biosensor system by controlling the aggregation of AuNPs using horseradish-peroxidase-mimicking DNAzyme.
Electromagnetic absorbers: from narrow to broad
Chinese scientists have given an overview on the principle of different types of narrowband EM absorbers.
Cancer all-clear for nonlinear optical imaging
Dutch researchers have estimated the risk of squamous cell cancer induction in skin following nonlinear optical imaging.
New class of industrial polymers discovered
New experimental polymers delivers cheaper, lighter, stronger and recyclable materials ideal for electronics, aerospace, airline and automotive industries.
Annealing nanostructures onto electrospun fibers
Researchers have demonstrated that a simple SVA treatment can effectively inscribe secondary nanostructures onto PCL and PCL-based composite fibers.
Tissue Implantable Insulin Sensors
A team from MIT explores the dynamics and operation of a hypothetical insulin sensor using a model for glucose, insulin and glucagon circulating in the body.
Analyzing Lithium–Sulfur Batteries in Operando Mode
A new technique is developed for studying lithium-sulfur batteries in operation: UV/Vis spectroscopy in operando mode.