http://www.materialstoday.com/ Copyright Elsevier Ltd Intuitiv Ltd (www.intuitiv.net) Sun, 26 May 2013 06:06:41 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/ http://www.materialstoday.com/_common/img/template/materials-today/site-logo.gif http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32049/small-fluorescent-nanoparticles-at-the-nano-bio-interface-review-article/ Shang and Nienhaus consider small fluorescent nanoparticles at the nano-bio interface. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:27:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32049/small-fluorescent-nanoparticles-at-the-nano-bio-interface-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32047/photoacoustic-microscopy-in-tissue-engineering-review-article/ Lihong Wang and colleagues review the application of photoacoustic microscopy in tissue engineering. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:23:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32047/photoacoustic-microscopy-in-tissue-engineering-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32045/advances-in-ultrafine-grained-materials-review-article/ Huang and Langdon address new developments in ultrafine-grained materials. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:13:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32045/advances-in-ultrafine-grained-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31117/recent-trends-in-mesoscopic-solar-cells-based-on-molecular-and-nanopigment-light-harvesters-review-article/ Grätzel and Zakeeruddin looks at developments in the field of solar energy. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:46:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31117/recent-trends-in-mesoscopic-solar-cells-based-on-molecular-and-nanopigment-light-harvesters-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31116/carbon-nanotubes-controlled-growth-and-application-review-article/ Hui-Ming Cheng and Chang Liu discuss the controlled synthesis of SWCNTs by chemical vapor deposition. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:44:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31116/carbon-nanotubes-controlled-growth-and-application-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31113/synthesis-and-applications-of-graphene-based-noble-metal-nanostructures-review-article/ Hua Zhang and colleagues consider novel synthetic strategies and interesting architectures of noble metal nanostructures. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31113/synthesis-and-applications-of-graphene-based-noble-metal-nanostructures-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31112/processing-metallic-glasses-by-selective-laser-melting-current-research-article/ Pauly, Eckert et al. describe how selective laser melting can be used to create complex geometries in metallic glasses. Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:16:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31112/processing-metallic-glasses-by-selective-laser-melting-current-research-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30201/progress-in-nanogenerators-for-portable-electronics-review-article/ Wang et al. discuss the emergence of a new paradigm in nanotechnology and green energy for truly achieving sustainable self-sufficient micro/nano-systems. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:55:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30201/progress-in-nanogenerators-for-portable-electronics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30199/the-dimensionality-of-sn-anodes-in-li-ion-batteries-review-article/ Linjie Zhi and colleagues outline Sn-based nanomaterials with different dimensionalities from 0D to 3D, for lithium ion batteries. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:48:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30199/the-dimensionality-of-sn-anodes-in-li-ion-batteries-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30197/organic-photovoltaics-review-article/ Kung-Hwa Wei and co-workers review the materials, the microstructures of the active layers, the device structures, the interfacial layers that have been developed recently for OPVs. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:42:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30197/organic-photovoltaics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30195/production-and-processing-of-graphene-and-2d-crystals-extended-review-article/ Ferrari et al. review the state of the art of graphene preparation, production, placement and handling. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:35:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30195/production-and-processing-of-graphene-and-2d-crystals-extended-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29636/nanomanufacturing-of-biomaterials-review-article/ Vincent Rotello, et al. review the important objectives in the area of biomedical engineering that could open new pathways for next generation biomaterials. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:41:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29636/nanomanufacturing-of-biomaterials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29635/mechanical-behavior-of-emerging-materials-review-article/ Challapalli Suryanarayana considers nanocrystalline and glassy materials. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:38:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29635/mechanical-behavior-of-emerging-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29634/controlling-peptide-based-hydrogelation-review-article/ Dave Adams and colleagues examines different methods available to trigger gel formation. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:33:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29634/controlling-peptide-based-hydrogelation-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29633/quantum-dots-for-next-generation-photovoltaics-review-article/ Beard et al. discuss the current status of research efforts towards utilizing the unique properties of colloidal quantum dots for solar photon conversion. Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:27:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29633/quantum-dots-for-next-generation-photovoltaics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28969/bone-tissue-engineering-from-bench-to-bedside-review-article/ Hutmacher and co-workers describe the analysis of long-term bone regeneration studies. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:58:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28969/bone-tissue-engineering-from-bench-to-bedside-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28968/intracellular-drug-release-nanosystems-review-article/ Zhong and colleagues highlight novel designs of smart nanosystems that release drugs in response to an intracellular signals. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:54:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28968/intracellular-drug-release-nanosystems-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28967/microarrayed-materials-for-stem-cells-review-article/ Ying Mei discusses recent developments in materials microarray technology in relation to stem cell engineering. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:49:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28967/microarrayed-materials-for-stem-cells-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28966/engineering-ecm-signals-into-biomaterials-review-article/ Wade and Burdick describe how the important features of the natural extracellular matrix are now being incorporated into synthetic materials. Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28966/engineering-ecm-signals-into-biomaterials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27808/carbon-nanotube-fibers-for-advanced-composites-review-article/ Wu and Chou highlight research on carbon nanotube fiber mechanics and experimental characterization. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:25:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27808/carbon-nanotube-fibers-for-advanced-composites-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27813/carbon-nanotubes-for-stem-cell-control-review-article/ Stout and Webster review research on carbon nanotube applications in medicine. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:19:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27813/carbon-nanotubes-for-stem-cell-control-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27812/oxide-interfaces-pathways-to-novel-phenomena-review-article/ Ramesh et al. discuss how emergent interfacial phenomena can be employed to influence the bulk properties of materials. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:12:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27812/oxide-interfaces-pathways-to-novel-phenomena-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27810/graphene-for-radio-frequency-electronics-review-article/ Liao and Duan examine the opportunities, challenges, and advances in high speed graphene circuits. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:50:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27810/graphene-for-radio-frequency-electronics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27809/green-and-biodegradable-electronics-review-article/ Sariciftci et al., present some of the initial steps taken to address the issue of electronic waste with biodegradable organic electronic materials. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:39:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27809/green-and-biodegradable-electronics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32051/editorial-the-next-big-thing/ And an electronic lament Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:32:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32051/editorial-the-next-big-thing/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32050/comment-in-session/ Alex Noy considers what makes the ideal conference Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:29:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32050/comment-in-session/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32046/roles-of-graphene-oxide-in-photocatalytic-water-splitting-review-article/ Hsisheng Teng et al. look at GO as a mediator for photocatalytic water splitting. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:19:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32046/roles-of-graphene-oxide-in-photocatalytic-water-splitting-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32044/uncovered-coming-out-of-its-shell/ Biomimetic methods for metallic nanostructured mesoscopic model fabrication Sun, 10 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/32044/uncovered-coming-out-of-its-shell/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31119/a-new-year-a-new-look-editorial/ Is it just me or do things seem a bit different? Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:54:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31119/a-new-year-a-new-look-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31118/science-and-the-hashtag-comment/ Laurie Winkless considers the impact social media is having on the scientific community Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:49:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31118/science-and-the-hashtag-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31111/sunflower-arrays-uncovered/ ZnO nanostructures on patterned sapphire Sun, 06 Jan 2013 12:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/31111/sunflower-arrays-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30203/farewell-2012-editorial/ The home stretch Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30203/farewell-2012-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30202/dna-evolves-comment/ DNA may be a blueprint for life, but researchers are finding new uses for this biological material. Liddle and Ko discuss the future of DNA. Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30202/dna-evolves-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30191/nano-galaxy-uncovered/ A novel electrospun nanofibrous membrane that’s out of this world Thu, 20 Dec 2012 14:24:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/30191/nano-galaxy-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29647/tempus-fugit-editorial/ Time waits for no materials scientist Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:46:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29647/tempus-fugit-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29646/materials-informatics-comment/ How do we go about harnessing the “Big Data” paradigm? Sun, 25 Nov 2012 13:42:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29646/materials-informatics-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29645/diamonds-in-the-air-uncovered/ Perfection from competition Sun, 25 Nov 2012 09:33:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/29645/diamonds-in-the-air-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28983/conference-calls-editorial/ It’s that time again… Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:32:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28983/conference-calls-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28986/access-to-research-comment/ Research Councils UK (RCUK), a partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils recently announced a new access policy for the research they fund. Alexandra Saxon explains the new policy and what it means for researchers. Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:15:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28986/access-to-research-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28982/bio-inspired-microrobots-uncovered/ The first intimate contact with cells Tue, 23 Oct 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28982/bio-inspired-microrobots-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28500/materials-science-on-the-move-editorial/ One editorial, to go Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28500/materials-science-on-the-move-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28493/making-the-diamond-age-a-reality-comment/ Ani Sumant considers how after a relatively quiet period in the field of diamond thin films, this oft overlooked carbon material is making a comeback. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:21:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28493/making-the-diamond-age-a-reality-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28487/strains-planes-and-ebsd-in-materials-science-review-article/ Angus Wilkinson and Ben Britton reveiw EBSD, from optaining a map, to exploring advanced and exciting applications. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:59:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28487/strains-planes-and-ebsd-in-materials-science-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28486/atom-probe-crystallography-review-article/ Gault et al. address new developments in the emerging area of atom probe crystallography. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:55:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28486/atom-probe-crystallography-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28485/pdmaema-based-gene-delivery-materials-review-article/ Greiner and collleagues look at recent efforts in the design, synthesis, and performance of PDMAEMA nanocomplexes with DNA. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:52:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28485/pdmaema-based-gene-delivery-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28484/nano-coating-protects-biofunctional-materials-current-research-article/ A nano-coating formulation capable of maintaining the functionality of proteins on biological-device combination products. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:25:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28484/nano-coating-protects-biofunctional-materials-current-research-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28483/from-classroom-to-courtroom-can-academics-be-effective-expert-witnesses-feature-comment/ Dr. Glenn Prestwich looks at what is expected of academics in the courtroom, and what they can expect in return… Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:18:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28483/from-classroom-to-courtroom-can-academics-be-effective-expert-witnesses-feature-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28492/a-thermoelectric-by-any-other-name-uncovered/ Thermoelectric ceramic materials, and the quest to improve their performance Wed, 26 Sep 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/28492/a-thermoelectric-by-any-other-name-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27815/switch-on-to-materials-science-editorial/ A new addition to the Materials Today family Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:19:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27815/switch-on-to-materials-science-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27814/a-fantastic-voyage-comment/ The importance of autonomy in the design of nano-propulsive devices Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27814/a-fantastic-voyage-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27819/magnetoresistive-nanowires-uncovered/ Towards ultra-high density magnetic recording Mon, 27 Aug 2012 10:37:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27819/magnetoresistive-nanowires-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27960/olympic-class-materials-editorial/ Going for gold, or perhaps titanium nitride Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:45:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27960/olympic-class-materials-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26393/is-graphene-safe-comment/ Researchers raise warning flag over health concerns Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:19:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26393/is-graphene-safe-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26392/properties-of-suspended-graphene-membranes-review-article/ Lau et al. look at suspended graphene devices, and their extraordinary mechanical, thermal, and electronic properties. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:15:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26392/properties-of-suspended-graphene-membranes-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26391/sno2-and-tio2-nanosheets-for-lithium-ion-batteries-review-article/ Chen and Lou discuss promising electrode materials for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:13:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26391/sno2-and-tio2-nanosheets-for-lithium-ion-batteries-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26390/low-dimensional-boron-nitride-nanomaterials-review-article/ Golberg and colleagues present a concise history of low dimensional boron nitride nanomaterials. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26390/low-dimensional-boron-nitride-nanomaterials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26389/phononics-in-low-dimensional-materials-review-article/ Balandin and Nika outline the general concept of phonon engineering in nanostructured materials. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:59:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26389/phononics-in-low-dimensional-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26388/covalent-chemistry-in-graphene-electronics-review-article/ Haddon and co-workers review the quest to delineate the principles of graphene chemistry. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 09:54:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26388/covalent-chemistry-in-graphene-electronics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27962/hierarchical-structures-have-got-it-rough-uncovered/ Amphiphobic coatings based on microsphere self-assembly Sun, 17 Jun 2012 13:50:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27962/hierarchical-structures-have-got-it-rough-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27963/bio-logical-editorial/ In our genes Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27963/bio-logical-editorial/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26062/can-we-kick-our-petrol-pump-habit-comment/ And what are the alternatives? Nigel Brandon considers the changing face of transport. Wed, 30 May 2012 12:22:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26062/can-we-kick-our-petrol-pump-habit-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25781/from-cells-to-dna-materials-review-article/ Luo and colleagues demonstrate that DNA can be used as both a genetic and generic material for various cell-related applications, including diagnostics, drug delivery, protein production, and immuno-modulation. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:50:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25781/from-cells-to-dna-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25780/building-biomedical-materials-layer-by-layer-review-article/ Paula Hammond considers water based layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly as a means of generating drug-releasing surfaces for biomedical applications. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:46:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25780/building-biomedical-materials-layer-by-layer-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25778/protein-based-composite-materials-review-article/ Kaplan et al. consider protein-based composite biomaterials; their remarkable properties and their applications in drug delivery, tissue regeneration and beyond. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:36:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25778/protein-based-composite-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25750/towards-nano-injection-molding-current-research-article/ Gilchrist and colleagues demonstrate the manufacture of a prototype bulk metallic glass injection molding tool: the first step towards high-volume, low-cost, nano-fabrication of polymer components. Mon, 14 May 2012 16:20:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25750/towards-nano-injection-molding-current-research-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27964/inspired-by-nature-uncovered/ Bio-inspired artificial scaffolds and the quest to replicate biology Sun, 13 May 2012 14:14:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/27964/inspired-by-nature-uncovered/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25519/dont-stop-using-rare-earths-comment/ It’s not a question of natural resources, it’s just a matter of time Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:28:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25519/dont-stop-using-rare-earths-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25525/think-first-reply/ Rare earths: It’s more than just a matter of time Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:26:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25525/think-first-reply/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25103/watching-nanoparticle-kinetics-in-liquid-review-article/ Yugang Sun takes a look at novel x-ray scattering techniques, highlighting their capabilities for studying the dynamic processes of nanoparticles. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25103/watching-nanoparticle-kinetics-in-liquid-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25102/nexafs-imaging-of-synthetic-organic-materials-review-article/ Watts and Ade illustrate the basic operating principles of near edge x-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy (NEXAFS) spectroscopy, scanning transmission x-ray microscopy, and resonant soft x-ray scattering. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:32:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25102/nexafs-imaging-of-synthetic-organic-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25101/the-future-of-atom-probe-tomography-review-article/ Michael Miller considers the future of APT, and the prospect of achieving the ultimate goal of microscopy. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:31:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25101/the-future-of-atom-probe-tomography-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25099/new-materials-for-biological-fuel-cells-review-article/ Minteer and co-workers describe recent progress in materials for biological fuel cells. Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:30:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/25099/new-materials-for-biological-fuel-cells-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26061/on-the-record-comment/ The open science movement is just the latest development in the long history of scholarly communication Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:16:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26061/on-the-record-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24712/graphene-synthesis-and-applications-review-article/ Avouris and Dimitrakopoulos discuss graphene's properties and device physics, as well as synthesis techniques. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24712/graphene-synthesis-and-applications-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24710/defects-and-impurities-in-graphene-like-materials-review-article/ Dresselhaus and colleagues look at defects and provide an overview of the current characterization tools. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:52:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24710/defects-and-impurities-in-graphene-like-materials-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24709/epitaxially-grown-metal-organic-frameworks-review-article/ Gliemann and Wöll consider routes for surface functionalization for metal organic frameworks. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:45:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24709/epitaxially-grown-metal-organic-frameworks-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24704/directed-nanoparticle-reduction-on-graphene-current-research-article/ Pasricha et al. present a simple, green, room temperature mechanism for the UV assisted synthesis of graphene. Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:56:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24704/directed-nanoparticle-reduction-on-graphene-current-research-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24348/not-just-graphene-comment/ Is there more to carbon than graphene? Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:20:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24348/not-just-graphene-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24232/surface-plasmon-lasers-sources-of-nanoscopic-light-review-article/ Rupert Oulton outlines the science of surface plasmon confinement and related applications. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24232/surface-plasmon-lasers-sources-of-nanoscopic-light-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24230/roll-to-roll-fabrication-of-polymer-solar-cells-review-article/ Frederick Krebs discusses the fabrication of next generation solar cells. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:42:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24230/roll-to-roll-fabrication-of-polymer-solar-cells-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24229/laser-air-photonics-beyond-the-terahertz-gap-review-article/ Zhang and colleagues take a look at the current status of terahertz in materials science. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:38:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24229/laser-air-photonics-beyond-the-terahertz-gap-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24228/adult-stem-cell-coatings-for-regenerative-medicine-review-article/ Green et al. review the latest developments in adult mesenchymal stem cell nano- and micro-coatings. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:32:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24228/adult-stem-cell-coatings-for-regenerative-medicine-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24009/sers-materials-applications-and-the-future-review-article/ Richard Van Duyne sums up the current status of SERS, or surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:43:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/24009/sers-materials-applications-and-the-future-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22960/memory-materials-a-unifying-description-review-article/ There are so many materials properties leading to memory that a unifying description seems impossible. However, it is easy to show that the majority of two-terminal electronic devices based on memory materials and systems behave simply as, or as a combination of, memristors, memcapacitors, and meminductors. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:33:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22960/memory-materials-a-unifying-description-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22959/organic-ferroelectric-opto-electronic-memories-review-article/ Organic non-volatile memory devices based on ferroelectricity are a promising approach towards the development of a low-cost memory technology based on a simple cross-bar array. In this review article we discuss the latest developments in this area with a focus on the most promising opto-electronic device concept. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:30:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22959/organic-ferroelectric-opto-electronic-memories-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22958/phase-change-materials-in-non-volatile-storage-review-article/ This paper reviews the key physical properties that make this phase so special, the quantitative framework of cell performance, and the future perspectives of phase-change memory devices at the deep nanoscale. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:27:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22958/phase-change-materials-in-non-volatile-storage-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22956/developments-in-nanocrystal-memory-review-article/ This paper reviews the current status of research in nanocrystal memory and focuses on its materials, fabrication, structures, and treatment methods to provide an in-depth perspective of state-of-the-art nanocrystal memory. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:25:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22956/developments-in-nanocrystal-memory-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22955/antibody-sensed-protein-surface-conformation-current-research-article/ An antibody-modified atomic force microscope tip was used to detect conformational changes of fibronectin deposited on a poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(acrylic acid) block copolymer compared to PMMA and a random poly(methyl methacrylate)/poly(acrylic acid) copolymer with an identical chemical composition. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:20:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22955/antibody-sensed-protein-surface-conformation-current-research-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26938/out-in-the-cold-opinion/ Hard evidence is the only way science can proceed Sat, 03 Dec 2011 11:23:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26938/out-in-the-cold-opinion/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26222/awards-and-prizes-comment/ Research isn't about collecting awards, but are scientists being overlooked when it comes to recognizing and rewarding service to society? Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26222/awards-and-prizes-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22213/what-will-fuel-transport-systems-of-the-future-review-article/ This paper seeks to decry the notion of a single solution or “silver bullet” to replace petroleum products with renewable transport fuel. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:52:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22213/what-will-fuel-transport-systems-of-the-future-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22212/lead-telluride-alloy-thermoelectrics-review-article/ The opportunity to use solid-state thermoelectrics for waste heat recovery has reinvigorated the field of thermoelectrics in tackling the challenges of energy sustainability. While thermoelectric generators have decades of proven reliability in space, from the 1960s to the present, terrestrial uses have so far been limited to niche applications on Earth because of a relatively low material efficiency. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:49:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22212/lead-telluride-alloy-thermoelectrics-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22211/rational-sofc-material-design-new-advances-and-tools-review-article/ Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) offer great prospects for the most efficient and cost-effective utilization of a wide variety of fuels. However, their commercialization hinges on the rational design of low cost materials with exceptional functionalities. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:47:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22211/rational-sofc-material-design-new-advances-and-tools-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22210/li-ion-dynamics-and-reactivity-on-the-nanoscale-review-article/ A review of the principles of electrochemical strain microscopy (ESM), and its application to the study of several Li-ion cathode and anode materials. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:41:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22210/li-ion-dynamics-and-reactivity-on-the-nanoscale-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22209/scientific-coopertition-can-it-scale-and-work-feature-comment/ In materials science, collaborations tend to be limited to the cooperation of several small research groups. Meanwhile, in the world of particle physics, it's an entirely different story. Markus Nordberg and Fabiola Gianotti from the LHC's ATLAS experiment, discuss the rewards and difficulties of large scale collaboration. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:32:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/22209/scientific-coopertition-can-it-scale-and-work-feature-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26126/is-graphenes-future-in-the-hands-of-the-chemist-comment/ One year after the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to Geim and Novoselov for their groundbreaking work on graphene, James Tour asks, “Does graphene now belong to the chemist?” Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:00:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/26126/is-graphenes-future-in-the-hands-of-the-chemist-comment/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21253/polymer-fullerene-bulk-heterojunction-solar-cells-review-article/ The efficiency of solar cells made from a conjugated polymer blended with a fullerene derivative has risen from around 1 % to over 9 % in the last ten years, making organic photovoltaic technology a viable contender for commercialization. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:43:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21253/polymer-fullerene-bulk-heterojunction-solar-cells-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21252/feeling-blue-blue-phosphors-for-oleds-review-article/ Research on organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) has been revitalized, partly due to the debut of the OLED TV by SONY in 2008. While there is still plenty of room for improvement in efficiency, cost-effectiveness and longevity, it is timely to report on the advances of light emitting materials, the core of OLEDs, and their future perspectives. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:40:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21252/feeling-blue-blue-phosphors-for-oleds-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21251/photomobile-polymer-materials-from-nano-to-macro-review-article/ A new class of polymer materials has been developed that can convert light energy directly into mechanical work, and show a variety of three-dimensional movements simply from exposure to light. These polymer materials can be fabricated into any shape and size using photolithographic methods and it is expected they will be developed for various applications. In this paper recent progress of this interesting class of polymer material is reviewed. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:36:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21251/photomobile-polymer-materials-from-nano-to-macro-review-article/ http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21250/the-emergence-of-memory-in-liquid-crystals-review-article/ It has been recently shown that hybrid materials formed by nematic liquid crystals incorporated in complex micro-structured porous matrices are often capable of indefinitely retaining the alignment direction imposed by an electric field. This review examines this new class of material. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:26:00 GMT http://www.materialstoday.com/view/21250/the-emergence-of-memory-in-liquid-crystals-review-article/