We talk to Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik, head of the Macromolecular Architectures group at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.
Win a copy of Stretchable Electronics
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Want to win a copy of Stretchable Electronics, edited by Professor Takao Someya? Then tell us what you think about materials science!
Aerographite takes the lightest material crown, for now: density of a few hundred micrograms per cubic centimeter
July 12, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A German materials science lab have reported the fabrication of a new material that breaks the record for lightest solid.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Ceramics could be inspired by piranha-proof fish scales
July 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
How does Arapaimas gigas survive coexistence with the predatory piranha fish? The answer has implications for materials technology.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Welcome to the new MaterialsViews!
February 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
We’ve made some changes on the site for 2012 – read on for the details.
Stain Your Brain: Nanoparticles Enable Brain Surgery
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a new system that uses dye-loaded nanoparticles to tag brain tumors for removal.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Graphene and friends: A new method to make 2D materials
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new process can create large numbers of single-layer nanosheets quickly and efficiently, applicable to any suitable bulk material.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
To protect and be served: the structural strength of fish scales
October 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Fish aren’t just for eating; their scales could also act as an excellent protective material, say a group of researchers.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Very Illustrating: Designing Figures for your Scientific Paper
September 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A materials scientist, a graphic designer, and a cognitive psychologist have produced a brief guide on how to prepare scientific figures.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
2011 Albert Einstein World Science Award goes to Professor Geoffrey Ozin
September 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Following on from his selection as the recipient of the 2011 RSC Barrer Award, Professor Geoffrey Ozin has been awarded the 2011 Albert Einstein World Award of Science.
