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Flexible Approach to Nano Building Blocks
Tetrahedral constructs of DNA are a new way to support proteins on functional nanostructures, according to work by U.S. scientists.
Do Exotic Block Copolymer Morphologies Really Exist?
The self-assembly of block polymers raises this question, discussed in the latest Trend Article in Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics.
Small but Powerful: Thin-Film Transistors
Very small organic thin-film transistors with high operating frequencies have been produced by Japanese and German scientists.
Technology for Crank Shafts – Little Loss and a Proper Shape
Polish scientists improved forging technology for crank shafts. Results revealed how to obtain the lowest loss of material and a proper shape.
Microelectromechanical Switch-On: Carbon Nanotube Switches
Korean researchers make a tiny switch from carbon nanotubes.
What can Nanochemistry do for Chemical and Biological Sensing?
So what is next for nanochemical and biochemical sensor research? Shouldn’t we be trying to find the next glass pH electrode, rather than trying to squeeze that extra fraction of a percent out of our tried and tested materials?
Understanding Carbon Reinforced Carbon
Carbon fiber-reinforced carbon has outstanding material properties and many applications but is extremely expensive – how to improve the processing of this useful material?
Increasing Interface Interaction for Titanium Medical Implants
A new approach to the development of functional and biocompatible coatings for titanium metal implants aims to reduce their failure rates by altering the nano-morphology of the surface.
TU Delft Identifies Huge Potential of Nanocrystals in Fuel Cells
The addition of extremely small crystals to solid electrolyte material has potential to raise the efficiency of fuel cells. Researchers at TU Delft were the first to document this accurately.
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