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Nanophysics Oct 7, 2023

Free-space nanoprinting beyond optical limits to create 4D functional structures

Two-photon polymerization is a potential method for nanofabrication to integrate nanomaterials based on femtosecond laser-based methods. Challenges in the field of 3D nanoprinting include slow layer-by-layer printing and ...

Cell & Microbiology Sep 29, 2023

Redesigning hydrogels to shine a new light on cell responses in the body

Our cells have a complex relationship with the body's microenvironment. It has been studied in the lab, but, to date, most studies leave out dynamic changes to the microenvironment. In other words, they look at cell life ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 25, 2023

Inspired by butterfly wings, researchers develop a soft, color-changing system for optical devices

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have designed an innovative pixelated, soft, color-changing system called a Morphable Concavity Array (MoCA).

Nanophysics Sep 21, 2023

Technique for 3D printing metals at the nanoscale reveals surprise benefit

Late last year, Caltech researchers revealed that they had developed a new fabrication technique for printing microsized metal parts containing features about as thick as three or four sheets of paper.

Cell & Microbiology Sep 20, 2023

Researchers zoom in on new ways to view biomolecules in pathogens

A new set of protocols will allow researchers to expand the way they look at pathogens.

Polymers Sep 19, 2023

Zero-waste synthesis of new supramolecular materials with remarkable mechanical properties

Researchers from Japan have unlocked the potential of tannic acid and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene oxide by using them to synthesize strong and smart supramolecular gels in a zero-waste process. These gels exhibit ...

Condensed Matter Sep 18, 2023

Researchers use liquid metal and laser ablation to create stretchable miniature antennas

Researchers have developed a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from a hydrogel and liquid metal. The antennas could be used in wearable and flexible wireless electronic devices to provide a link between the ...

Polymers Sep 15, 2023

Developing novel conducting polymer-hydrogel interpenetrating networks for neural interfacing

A research group led by Prof. Lu Yi from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has proposed three-dimensional (3D) conductive polymer-hydrogel interpenetrating networks ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 14, 2023

Customizing nanoelectronic sensors for the detection of viral antigens

The outbreak of the COVID pandemic in 2020 has once again shown how important reliable and rapid detection methods are to initiate effective measures to combat a pandemic. Scientists from the Chair of Materials Science and ...

Biochemistry Sep 13, 2023

Scientists create anti-bacterial gel that is significantly more effective than other silver-based drugs

Russian scientists have developed an anti-bacterial gel based on silver and sulfur-containing amino acids. It is a hundred times more effective than other silver-based counterparts that also fights bacteria causing nosocomial ...

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