Fabrican has developed spray-on clothing. Credit: Nature; Fabrican Ltd.; Gene Kiegel. Check ’em out: Inspiring interfaces: The arts and social sciences communities could enhance the commercial prospects of new materials (Nature)…
Read MoreCredit: Katharine Epler et al.; Advanced Healthcare Materials. In traditional drug delivery approaches, only a small amount of the drug reaches the part of the body where it is actually…
Read MoreJapanese researchers have developed a thin, flexible artificial tooth enamel made of hydroxyapatite. Credit: Hontsu; Kinki University. We’ve covered advances in thin, flexible ceramic aerogels and foils before, but to…
Read MoreBookshelf at ACerS main office. What’s on your bookshelf? Credit: ACerS. I was a student for enough years that this time of year brings on an imprinted urge to own…
Read MoreGlobal requirement for medical device coatings by region, 2010-2017. Credit: BCC Research. Next week ACerS will be holding its first Innovations in Biomedical Materials conference with aim of generating some…
Read MoreCheck these out … Waste cooking oil makes bioplastics cheaper ‘Bioplastics’ that are naturally synthesized by microbes could be made commercially viable by using waste cooking oil as a starting…
Read MoreI have heard of a lot of honorary and informal titles in science and technical fields, but Wolfgang Rossner’s “King of Ceramics” appellation has got to be one of the best,…
Read MoreThese color-enhanced scanning electron microscope images show nanosheets resembling tiny rose petals. The nanosheets are key components of a new type of biosensor that can detect minute concentrations of glucose…
Read MoreA packed plenary session from last year’s MS&T. This year’s conference focuses on the latest materials science and engineering—all part of gaining and keeping the competitive edge in tough economic…
Read MoreCheck ’em out: September California workshop to explore plans for National Network for Manufacturing Innovation The Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office, in partnership with state and national organizations, is inviting…
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