Underwater actuator devices with a range of motion, including swimming and walking, are demonstrated via laser-control of density of composite hydrogels.
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Winning idea with good vibrations
Students from Delft University of Technology off to a flying start with Multifun concept selected as Fly Your Ideas winner.
High-Resolution and Stable Linear Actuator Now also Available with Position Sensor
New linear actuator “N-472” from the “PiezoMike” series with integrated incremental encoder for the closed-loop adjustment of mechanical and optomechanical components. The positioning control is designed for point-to-point motion and nanometer-precise positioning at the target position.
Race for a CO2-to-Fuel Technology
The race is on to develop CO2-to-Fuel technology – in an invited editorial, Professor Ozin and co-workers give their view on the current state of the art.
Understanding polymerization processes and mechanisms: a special issue on statistical modeling
Macromolecular Reaction Engineering presents recent mathematical tools and approaches for polymerization reaction engineering, guest-edited by Jose Carlos Pinto.
From forms to functions: Unleash the potential of silk printing
A new silk ink formulation provides a “bottom-up” approach to customized multifunction biomaterials.
Tracking sperm with confocal laser endomicroscopy
Probe-based confocal laser endomicroscopy (pCLE) might improve the results of testicular sperm extraction while reducing traumata during surgery.
Eureka moments in Nanochemistry – 2015 Centenary Award
Professor Geoff Ozin has received an RSC Centenary Award – we asked for his thoughts on the research that brought him here.
Raw materials for all segments
At the UTECH Europe 2015 in April, BASF has shown a broad range of new polyurethane systems.
MRS Spring Meeting 2015, April 6–10, San Francisco, USA
This year’s MRS Spring Meeting was again one of the largest ever.
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