Scientists from Italy and the USA present an innovative processing method for the fabrication of 3D scaffolds for bone tissue engineering using either fused deposition or conventional hot extrusion.
Advanced Materials
Designing Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery
Researchers for the University of California, Irvine, have developed a new drug-delivery system using protein-based nanoparticles.
The Case of the Complexed Charge Carrier: The Mysterious Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
Dutch researchers present a new theoretical model to explain the better than expected power conversion efficiencies reported for organic solar cells.
Biomaterials with bite: A new understanding of the spider’s fang
Prof. Peter Fratzl and co-workers analyzed the structure of spider fangs to gain a better understanding of chitin-based biomaterials.
How to Knit Carbon Fibers
Germany scientists manufactured knitted fabrics made of silicon carbide fiber. These knitted carbon fibers offer a superior flexibility, wide range of pore size, and a higher degree of drapability.
Spider Made Biopolymer for Medical Applications
Spider silk shows intriguing properties for cell culture. Now, researchers try to find the ideal scaffolds for applications in the field of biomedical research and regenerative medicine.
Detecting Poison: New Probe Developed for Cyanide Sensing
A new type of probe for detecting highly toxic cyanide anions has been developed by Professor F. Li and co-workers at Fudan University, China.
High-Energy Supercapacitors based on Graphene Composites
A Chinese research team have constructed a powerful new supercapacitor using two types of graphene – composite and porous.
A New Oxidation State for Dysprosium
Professor Tetsuya Uda and co-workers have uncovered the first evidence of tetravalent dysprosium in a crystalline oxide material.
Lubricating with Nanometer-Sized Silver
Researchers have utilized silver complexes as lubricating oil additives to engineer an efficient and cost-effective lubricant.
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