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What’s the charge for 3-D electronic conduction?
Xavier Crispin and his research team have shown that the type of electronic conduction observed in electrochemical transistors is highly dependent upon the capacitance of the device gate electrode.
MaterialsViews Interviews: Ming Qiu Zhang
Dr. Ming Qiu Zhang of Zhongshan University, author of “Self-Healing Polymers and Polymer Composites,” talks to MaterialsViews about self-healing and other scientific challenges.
What Is My (Nano)Material Good For?
Whatever happened to curiosity-driven research aimed at the creation of fundamental knowledge without the need for immediate application?
To protect and be served: the structural strength of fish scales
Fish aren’t just for eating; their scales could also act as an excellent protective material, say a group of researchers.
MaterialsViews Interviews: Francis Waller
Former Air Products and Chemicals senior researcher Francis Waller discusses intellectual property for today’s chemist.
How Green Does Your Nanomaterials Garden Grow?
Professor Geoffrey Ozin discusses the safe and responsible development, production, use, transportation, and disposal of nanoparticles in existing or emerging nanotechnologies.
Sugar and spice, and even things not so nice: Graphene synthesis
Two research teams synthesize highly ordered carbonaceous structures, such as graphene, using unusual but everyday raw materials, and even waste.
Works Well on Paper: The Graphene Muscle
Researchers demonstrate electrochemical actuation using graphene-based paper.
Artificial Photosynthesis versus Greenhouse Gas
Professor Geoffrey Ozin discusses what he believes may be the largest challenge of the century—the development of an artificial photosynthetic machine.
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