C. Grant Willson shares 50 million yen prize with Jean M.J. Fréchet for work done at IBM in the 1980’s.
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Micro- and Nanoengineering of Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications
The future of nano and micromaterials for healthcare, described by Ali Khademhosseini and Nicholas Peppas as part of an Advanced Healthcare Materials special issue.
Polymeric nanoparticles for next generation vaccines
Polymer nano- and microparticles can be used to develop new vaccines for disorders such as cancer and HIV.
Naturally occurring fungus nanoparticles have potential for cancer therapy
Naturally occurring bioactive nanoparticles derived from a carnivorous fungus could have potential for application in cancer therapy.
Mimicking the adhesion of the tree frog toe pad
New work demonstrates the interplay between surface patterns and the wetting properties of a fluid for safer locomotion on wet surfaces.
Self-Folding Polymers: Nature-Inspired Microengineering of Complex 3D Structures
Researchers in Germany design self-folding 3D polymeric materials that could lead to advances in microfluidics, biomaterials, and soft electronics.
Nano water filter: sieve holds nanoparticles in place
The Helmholtz-University Young Investigators Group has developed a membrane that can be used for filtering small organisms or viruses from water.
Advanced Materials Top 40 for November 6th 2012
Polymers, solar cells, and graphene – this and more in the Advanced Materials Top 40 this week.
Nature’s Nanomaterials – To Be or Not to Be Bioinspired?
How much does materials science stand to gain from Nature? Professor Ozin gives his take on the progress of biomimetics.
Advanced Origami: Nanostructures From Flowers to Boxes
Researchers develop complex 3D nanometer-sized structures using ion-induced plastic strain.
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