The Advances in Chemical Physics series--the cutting edge of research in chemical physics The Advances in Chemical Physics series provides the chemical physics field with a forum for critical, authoritative evaluations of advances in every area of the...
Intelligent Surfaces in Biotechnology
This resource gives a comprehensive overview of surface modifications for applications in biotechnology using intelligent coatings. The coverage includes chemical properties, characterization methods, coating techniques, state-of-the-art examples, and an...
Ceramic Integration and Joining Technologies
This is the only book that addresses the integration of advanced ceramics and ceramic-base materials in a single resource. Written by acknowledged experts representing industry, government, and academia, the book addresses integration issues in such areas as...

Wave Propagation is Under Control: Metamaterials Are Going 3D
From invisibility cloaks to metatronics – metamaterials might offer a wealth of innovative applications. Prerequisite are 3D metamaterials working in the THz region. Latest developments could initiate a further upswing for this strange seeming kind of matter.
First Large-Scale Science Collaboration between China and Germany
Multilevel Molecular Assemblies: Scientists in China and Germany are working together to make efficient tools out of molecular assemblies.

An expert look at correlated electrons
Electronic correlations strongly influence the properties of matter and thus are an ideal playground for physicists to explore fundamental aspects of solid state physics.

Book Review: Handbook of Stimuli-Responsive Materials
Prof. Sergiy Minko of Clarkson University reviews the new Handbook of Stimuli-Responsive Materials.

Thinking Big about Small-Scale Research: Nanotechnology in Japan
The International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (WPI-MANA) features in a new special issue from Advanced Materials.

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.

Two Layers are Better than One for Nitric Oxide Detection
Nitric oxide detectors made of two to four layers of MoS2 incorporated into a field-effect transistor outperform a single-layered device.