Nanofiber material, derived from Cladophora algae, removes virus particles with an efficiency matching that of the best industrial virus filters.
Iron carbide nanoparticles: a new platform for tumor theranostics
New core/shell structure nanoparticles have been reported by a team led by Peking University researchers.
Ultra-black silicon makes an excellent broadband absorber
A novel ultra-black broadband absorber concept based on a needle-like silicon nanostructure has been developed by Jena researchers.
New self-healing plastics developed
Researchers from KIT and Evonik Industries have developed a novel polymer network that heals itself at relatively low temperatures.
Solvay acquires Plextronics to improve OLED offerings
Expansion also includes new electronics lab in Seoul, South Korean.
Tracking nanoscale changes during lithium ion battery operation
First 3D nanoscale observations of microstructural degradation during battery charge-discharge cycles.
Book review: Handbook of Organic Materials for Optical and (Opto)Electronic Devices
Antonio Facchetti reviews the first edition of the Handbook of Organic Materials for Optical and (Opto)Electronic Devices.
Transverse mode localization in 3D deterministic aperiodic structures
Three-dimensional deterministic aperiodic structures are realized for the first time and studied with respect to their optical properties.
A Chemical Switch for Physical Release
Structural transformations of nanoscale boroxines allow the controlled release of guest molecules.
Improving radio reception by converting the waves to light
New approach to radio interference provides all-optical detection of micro- and radiowaves with noise mitigation 1000x better than existing methods.