Scientists in China and Australia identify the factors that determine the risk of fetal exposure to nanoparticles.
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Perovskite oxides: Group demonstrates technique for engineering ‘perfect’ heterointerfaces
Scientists engineer a chemically stable and atomically sharp lanthanum aluminate monolayer between LaAlO3 and strontium titanate heterostructures.
Indian researchers develop nanoparticle-based antibacterial composite
Group reports the broad-spectrum bactericidal activity of a gold nanoparticle-polythiophene composite on pathogenic bacteria.
Isoporous membranes of polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide)
Asymmetric polystyrene-block-poly(ethylene oxide) membranes are generated using a combination of solution casting and phase inversion.
Protection on the road – enhanced child safety seats
New materials from BASF used in TRIFIX child safety seats from Britax Römer.
Teijin's V-Lap Polyester Material Used in Mitsubishi Outlander
Teijin Limited have announced that its V-Lap polyester material has been selected for use in the floor carpet of the new Mitsubishi Outlander.
Production of a CRP engine hood in just a few minutes
IKV, RWTH Aachen University, and numerous industry partners have developed a new, easily-constructed carbon-fibre prototype hood for the Ford Focus.
'Strain tuning' reveals promise in nanoscale manufacturing
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have reported progress in fabricating advanced materials at the nanoscale.
Antimicrobial scaffolds for tissue engineering
A research team have loaded microgels onto a nanofiber scaffold to combat bacterial infection during tissue regeneration procedures.
Advanced Optical Materials Issue 4
Issue 4 of Advanced Optical Materials covers optical cloaking, holography, lithography, and more. All articles are free to read.
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