Yong Lei talks about his journey into STEM, his passion for research, and the world of patterned nanomaterials.
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Self-folding paper structures, right out of the printer
Scientists develop a simple method that mimics plant motion to get paper to fold itself after printing.
Jamming solids find use as all-purpose robotic skin
An active polymer skin that can be be reshaped on-demand takes existing technologies and adapts their functionalities to the needs of a changing environment.
Researchers engineer tiny machines that deliver medicine efficiently
“Theragrippers” are inspired by a parasitic worm that clamps onto its host’s intestines.
A new device with unique functionality could signal a new design philosophy for electronics
Multimodal thin-film transistors, or MMTs, could be pivotal in designing the next-generation of wearables and eco-disposable sensors.
Better “artificial bone” coating to make implants safer and more effective
Superior coating performance achieved compared to existing clinical products, allowing better artificial bone synthesis and coating on the surface of metal and polymer materials.
Closing the plastic loop with a one-pot recycling process
Researchers develop an efficient, low-energy method for upcycling polyethylene plastic waste into valuable molecules that can be repurposed for further use.
Precaution: A lesson from COVID-19
Measures that could have been taken at the beginning of the pandemic were not implemented as precautionary preparation but rather as reactionary to an already spreading virus, making it hard to contain.
Growing new cartilage with magnetic fields and hydrogels
Researchers use an enhanced technique to pattern unaltered cells within a 3D hydrogel, allowing them to recreate complex biological tissue for regenerative medicine.
A novel vaccine additive shows good safety profile
A new vaccine adjuvant, which helps stimulate the immune system, has been developed based on two chemicals that are produced by the body.
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