Scanning probe microscopy in the US Department of Energy Nanoscale Research Centers: status, perspectives, and opportunities.
Surface patterning controls liquid spread
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a geometric surface structure that is able to stop and control the spreading of liquids.
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Tunable Harvard thin films mimic tear drops
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tunable material system designed by Harvard team is easily adaptable for diverse applications in fuel transport, textiles, optical systems, and more.
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Nanostructured surfaces with antibacterial properties
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute develop new method to kill pathogenic bacteria without antiobiotics or chemicals.
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Functionalizing substrate surfaces to improve tissue engineering
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Researchers investiage the effect of mussel-inspired polydopamine functionalization on the behavior of skeletal myoblasts.
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Nanosphere lithography towards selective protein recognition
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Researchers propose to create materials capable of protein recognition by means of a new technique based on nanosphere lithography.
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Optical surface for new solar cells, computing, and sensing
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New optical technologies using “metasurfaces” capable of the ultra-efficient control of light are nearing commercialization.
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New thin-film technology could lead to quick diagnostics
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A twist on thin-film technology may provide a way to optically detect and analyze multiple substances simultaneously.
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New anti-condensation coating developed at MIT
March 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.
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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.
