Amorphous materials news, October 2017

Smart composite lights the way to drug delivery

New approach integrates liposomal technology with ‘smart’ hydrogels that are responsive to NIR light.

Surface texture keeps katydids on the hop

Frictional, structural, and mechanical studies of hind leg femur-tibia joint of katydids reveals novel antifriction and antiwear properties.

Introducing Materials Science Research at Heliyon

Nanoparticles trick immune system into action

Pathogen-mimicking nanocomplex tricks the body into launching immune response against tumors.