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| Thursday, November 3, 2016 |
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A Chain of Life for a Rare Neurodegenerative Disease |
| The by-products of cellular processes need to be removed and degraded for cells to function normally. Tiny spherical vesicles, called lysosomes, act as the cell's main waste disposal system. Genetic abnormalities that affect them lead to waste accumulation inside cells. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, November 1, 2016 |
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Imaging the Inside of Cells Using Polymeric Nanoparticles |
| Nanoparticles are particles that are smaller than 100 nanometers. They are typically obtained from metals and, because of their tiny size, have unique properties that make them useful for biomedical applications. more info >> |
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| Monday, October 24, 2016 |
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The Healing Potential of Crab Shells |
| A review of the latest research shows that combining a sugar, obtained from crab and shrimp shells, with a variety of nanomaterials could lead to the development of biomedical applications that enhance bone regeneration, wound healing and targeted drug delivery. more info >> |
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| Saturday, September 24, 2016 |
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Stronger Turbine Blades with Molybdenum Silicides |
| Materials scientists at Japan's Kyoto University investigated the properties of various compositions of molybdenum silicides, with and without additional ternary elements. more info >> |
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| Thursday, September 22, 2016 |
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Combining the Elements Palladium and Ruthenium for Industry |
| A study published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials reviewed the latest research into the fabrication of Pd-Ru bimetallic nanomaterials. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, September 6, 2016 |
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Getting Real with Nanotubes |
| Carbon nanotubes show potential, but also many challenges, for the manufacture of flexible, wearable electronics, according to a research review in Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, August 2, 2016 |
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Speaking the Language of Microstructures |
| Researchers are developing a common language that can be used by computer software tools to describe materials at their smallest scale, with the ultimate aim of designing faster and better materials for our everyday lives. more info >> |
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| Thursday, July 28, 2016 |
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Selective Sensing of Harmful Molecules with Light |
| Brian Corbett and Muhammad Khan of University College Cork in Ireland reviewed the latest research in the field of "Bloch surface wave" devices, publishing their findings in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Thursday, June 9, 2016 |
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Translating Materials with Math |
| The rapidly evolving branches of materials science need mathematics to translate their accumulating knowledge into a common language. more info >> |
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| Thursday, March 17, 2016 |
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Recent Advances in Optical Materials |
| Japanese scientists have reviewed recent progress in advanced optical materials based on gadolinium aluminate garnet (GAG), while pointing out the knowledge gaps that need to be filled to improve their optical performance. more info >> |
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