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Pull don’t push for silk production

A new study shows that animals spin silk by pulling rather than pushing it out of their bodies, which could improve the processing of synthetic materials.

Carbon microspheres from biomass could find uses in electronics

Biomass used to make carbon microspheres for energy storage.

Polymer-coated gold nanocages control cells’ fate

Polymer-coated gold nanocages loaded with active agents modulate telomerase activity.

Nanoparticles trick immune system into action

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

Nanoparticle doubles-up tumor targeting

Dual-targeting nanoparticles simultaneously block immune-inhibitory molecules and activate immune-stimulating molecules.

New biomaterials disappear on demand

Using a compound derived from seaweed, engineers have developed a technique for making 3D-printed biomaterials that can degrade on demand.

A cloth to mop up oil and spin it away

Cheap bundles of fibres could be used to clear up oil spills in the future.

Acta Biomaterialia Gold and Silver Medals 2017

Scientists turn fallen leaves into supercapacitor electrodes

Scientists have developed a way to convert fallen leaves into a porous carbon material for use as a supercapacitor electrode.

Peruvian innovator is recipient of Materials Today Embracing Challenge award

Fernando Torres recipient of 2017 Embracing Challenge award

Introducing the Materials Today book series

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Chameleon materials

Color-shifting electronic skin for wearables, prosthetics.

Bioactive origami with "tissue" paper

Bioactive origami with "tissue" paper.

Researchers unlock the secrets of dragonfly wings

Understanding the design principles of dragonfly wings could help improve the design of artificial wings on micro-air vehicles.

Chitin and copper combine to ward off bacterial biofilms

A new material made from the biomolecule chitin and a copper metal-organic framework can inhibit the formation of bacterial biofilms.

New research shows graphene can grow on trees

Scientists have used a laser to turn the surface of pine wood into a form of graphene, potentially offering a way to produce biodegradable electronics.

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