Rigoberto Advincula wins polymer prize for his work in synthesis, polymer brushes, nanostructured surfaces and smart coatings.
About Stefano Tonzani
Stefano Tonzani is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
Startups in materials science: interview with Jennifer Elisseeff
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Scientist-entrepreneur Prof. Elisseeff from Johns Hopkins University on her latest biomedical materials venture Aegeria and translating research to business.
Interview with Orlando Auciello: Part 2
March 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In the second part of our interview, Orlando Auciello talks about the challenges inherent in transitioning from academia to business.
Startups in materials science: interview with Orlando Auciello
March 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The first part of our talk with Orlando Auciellot on ultrananocrystalline diamond, his startup company ADT, and treating retina detachment using UNCD.
Joseph DeSimone: liberal arts education shapes science startup founders
February 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Joseph DeSimone talks to us about materials science startups and how liberal arts eduction shapes an entrepreneur.
Textile piezoelectric force sensors
February 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Piezoelectric force sensors based on polyvinylidene fluoride fibers can detect small forces and be integrated in textiles.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
Startups in materials: an interview with Antonio Facchetti
February 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An interview with Antonio Facchetti, CTO at Polyera, a startup in organic electronics, and adjunct professor at Northwestern University.
Welding polymers with lasers
February 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Welding incompatible polymers with lasers in seconds could spur new industrial products.
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Startups in materials: an interview with Shenda Baker
January 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
An interview with Shenda Baker, former university professor turned startup founder at biomedical polymers company Synedgen.
Antibacterial paper for long-term release applications
November 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Scientists use functionalization of cellulose through cyclodextrin for long release of antibacterial drugs and production of antibacterial paper.
Link to the original paper on Wiley Online Library
