2010 R&D100 Award Winner APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Remote drug delivery inside the body Less invasive surgeries UV-resistant plastics and composites Self-healing plastics, polymers, paint, or concrete Master template preparation for offset printing Cosmetic and skin care items ADVANTAGES: Reaction speed, timing, and location can be … [Read more...] about Phototriggerable Microcapsules JIB-2778
Physical Sciences
Precise Control of Nanoparticle Self-Assembly over Multiple Length Scales JIB-2662
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Electronics (semiconductors, capacitors, etc.) Photovoltaics Optical devices Coatings Surface plasmon resonance sensors ADVANTAGES: Simple procedure Compatible with existing fabrication technology Applicable over multiple length scales Applicable with various nanoparticle types ABSTRACT: Ting Xu and colleagues … [Read more...] about Precise Control of Nanoparticle Self-Assembly over Multiple Length Scales JIB-2662
Atomically Flat Crystal Surfaces IB-2549
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Semiconductor fabrication and processing High density magnetic recording devices Crystal preparation Materials science research ADVANTAGES: Simple, self-assembling Doesn’t require lithographic pre-patterning of the surface Low cost Can be used for wide range of materials ABSTRACT: Devices once fabricated at … [Read more...] about Atomically Flat Crystal Surfaces IB-2549
Biomimetic Peptoid Polymer 2D Nanosheets IB-2633
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Medical: Bioanalysis Biosensors Surface display of biomolecules on chemically defined surfaces Catalytic reactive membranes for filtration and separation Electronic: Sensors Batteries Fuel cells Capacitors ADVANTAGES: Unexpectedly high biological and thermal stability Resists degradation … [Read more...] about Biomimetic Peptoid Polymer 2D Nanosheets IB-2633
Modifying Nanocrystal Surfaces for Molecular Imaging and Electrical Devices IB-2616
APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY: Fluorescent labeling Biological sensing - Forster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) Electrical devices (sensors, LEDs, photovoltaics) Catalysis Fillers in composite materials ADVANTAGES: Smaller probe enables improved mobility within the cell Can be used to enhance insulation or conduction in electronic devices Any … [Read more...] about Modifying Nanocrystal Surfaces for Molecular Imaging and Electrical Devices IB-2616