Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics presents new and exciting developments in the synthesis and properties of precision polymers, guest-edited by Michael R. Buchmeiser.
Technology
Compact nuclear fusion reactor
US engineering company Lockheed Martin has reported that it has developed a new design for a fusion reactor that could be in use in a decade.
Advanced Optical Materials – October Issue Covers
Check out the articles highlighted on the covers of the latest issue of Advanced Optical Materials.
Unique catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells synthesized
Researchers show how a unique nano-alloy composed of palladium nano-islands embedded in tungsten nanoparticles creates a new type of catalyst.
BASF inaugurates catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai
BASF have inaugurated its expanded mobile emissions catalysts manufacturing operation in Shanghai, China.
Targeting cancer cells with functionalised nanorods
Researchers have described composite nanorods that consist of long iron segments and short gold tips and can be functionalized with biomolecules of interest.
Reducing the energy consumption of ironmaking
Utah researchers are leading an investigation on the chemistry of slag under the conditions of a transformational ironmaking technology being developed.
Cancer treatment based on PLGA microparticles
Researchers have developed a cancer imaging and therapy agent composed of PLGA microparticles encapsulating a perfluorocarbon liquid core.
Radiation protection from tungsten nanotechnology
Korean researchers have developed lightweight commercial gamma radiation shielding based on tungsten/polyethylene nanocomposites.
Polymers to challenge silicon photodetectors
A Chinese research group has taken a molecular engineering approach to optimize the solubility and thin-film morphology of low-bandgap polymers.
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