Biophotonics – optical techniques for the study of biological molecules, cells and tissues – has evolved into one of the most important fields of photonics.
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Light-activated electroactive molecule-based memory microcells
Research team develop a novel all-solid AND logic gate which responds to non-chemical inputs irradiation (light) and applied electrical potential.
Developing crack-resistant ceramic composites
Bremen researchers investigate the feasibility of designing artificial bioinspired ceramic composites with very high crack resistance.
Carbon nanotubes toughen up boron carbide
A US/China research team has fabricated a high-quality, exceptionally tough CNT/B4C composite.
Cholesterol-conjugated (bio)polymers via UV-vis traceable chemistry
A new way to track the conjugation rate of cholesterol as well as to conduct conjugations in aqueous environments.
Bulk metallic glasses to protect your spacecraft
Bulk metallic glasses could be the ideal material for protecting spacecraft and satellites from debris in low earth orbit.
Engineering teeth with a synthetic biomaterial
French group demonstrate a unique nanofibrous active implant for bone-tooth unit regeneration.
Modeling electronic coupling in excitation energy transfer
New work outlines the successes and challenges of developing accurate theories and computational schemes for the process of excitation energy transfer.
Nanosight acquired by Malvern
Malvern Instruments Ltd has acquired nanoparticle characterization company NanoSight Ltd. The acquisition was completed on 30th September 2013.
Entering a new dimension: 4-D printing
$855,000 grant from will allow reseach team to develop 4D materials, which can exhibit behavior that changes over time.
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