Dutch researchers present a new theoretical model to explain the better than expected power conversion efficiencies reported for organic solar cells.
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The Case of the Complexed Charge Carrier: The Mysterious Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
April 19, 2012 By 2 Comments
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Beetle-mimetic Velcro?
January 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Korean scientists present a new interlocking material based on the mechanism beetles use to lock away their wings.
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Hemostatic Materials: Anti-hemorrhagic Dressings for Wounds
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A hemostatic material for field dressings in emergency wound treatment is made by layer-by-layer deposition of thrombin and tannic acid.
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Shrilk: A Chimera of Chitosan and Fibroin for Biodegradable Plastics
December 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A laminar composite of two common biomaterials – shrimp shells and silk – could be useful for packaging and biomedical applications.
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Luminescent Solar Concentrators – The Search for Photovoltaic Windows
December 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Luminescent solar concentrators might hold the key to turning everyday building components into energy-generating devices.
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Waterproof your Walkman – Superhydrophobic ZnO Device Components
October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The development of nanostructured ZnO components for devices could lead to inherently waterproof electronic devices.
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What’s in a Name? In Search of Nano
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When we say nanoscience, what do we really mean? And where’s all the research on nanoscale properties and materials coming from?
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2010 Impact Factors in Materials Science Announced!
June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
The ISI have released their 2010 impact factors – we give you the materials science breakdown.
Nanophobic or Nanophilic?
June 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Carbon nanotubes have the potential to unlock effective treatments for that most delicate of systems – the mammalian central nervous system. But conflicting studies and reports on potential toxicity underline the need for careful, standardized, and thorough research protocols.
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Superbug-Resistant Bandages
October 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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.
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