With secondary infections from drug-resistant bacteria a real concern in hospitals worldwide, MIT scientist report a breakthrough that might be able to effect both prevention and cure.
Superbug-Resistant Bandages
October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Nano Silicon Samurai?
October 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Welcome to one of our guest columns, where active researchers can share their views on topics relevant to materials science. Professor Geoffrey Ozin from the University of Toronto tells us what he thinks about nanoscale silicon and its future. One thing that has caught my eye in the last few years is the burgeoning activity [...]
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MaterialsViews Interviews: Andrey Rogach
October 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
We speak to Andrey Rogach, nanocrystal expert and Professor at the Physics and Materials Science Department, City University of Hong Kong.
The Cheap Approach: Manipulating Polymer Nanofibers with Inexpensive Salts
October 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Optimum operational parameters have been obtained for fabricating electrospun PVA fibers.
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Nanoplasmonics – Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks
October 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A recent concept article gives a round-up of how nanoplasmonic technology can be employed to control optical properties by use of appropriately shaped nanostructures.
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Rogach, Talapin and Shevchenko on ‘Organisation of Matter on Different Size Scales’
October 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Prof. Andrey Rogach, Prof. Dmitri Talapin and Dr. Elena Shevchenko look back on 10 exciting years of nanocrystal superstructures.
Embedded Rods: Chitin-Silicon Dioxide Nanocomposites
October 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chitin-silicon dioxide nanocomposite made by self-organization and sol-gel chemistry.
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Nanostructured, Functional and for Commercial Use
October 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The sample size of nanomaterials with functional properties has been limited to just a few millimeters. This fact has limited their commercial use, so far.
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MaterialsViews Interviews: Rod Ruoff
October 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Professor Rod Ruoff, nanoscience researcher at the University of Texas, on his work, his life, and how his knees got him into chemistry…
Solid Spheres
October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nanospheres made of aromatic amino acids: The most rigid organic nanostructures to date.
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