Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Development of dendritic-network-implementable artificial neurofiber transistors: Transistors with a fibrous architecture similar to those of neurons are capable of forming artificial neural networks. Fibrous networks can be used in smart wearable devices and robots

Home > Press > Development of dendritic-network-implementable artificial neurofiber transistors: Transistors with a fibrous architecture similar to those of neurons are capable of forming artificial neural networks. Fibrous networks can be used in smart wearable devices and robotsSchematic of biological presynaptic and postsynaptic neurons and a synapse (inset) CREDIT ...

A jacket from a jacket from a jacket…

Sep 30, 2021 (Nanowerk News) Manufacture, wear, wash, incinerate: This typical life cycle of garments, which pollutes the environment, is to be changed in the future – towards principles of circular economy with recycling at its core. Using an outdoor jacket made from PET bottles and recycled materials, Empa researchers...

Nanotechnology Now – Press Release: Nanocellulose decorated with proteins is suitable for 3D cell culturing

Home > Press > Nanocellulose decorated with proteins is suitable for 3D cell culturingSchematic presentation showing avidin-conjugated nanocellulose fibers functionalized with biotinylated adhesive protein. 3D cell culture of fibroblast cells. Live-dead staining indicates high cell viability. CREDIT Reprinted with permission from Leppiniemi et al. Biomacromolecules. Copyright 2021 American Chemical...