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How do you form a spin-off company from your research? J. García-Martínez talks about his experiences and how he finds time for his many roles

New Nanocomposite Hydrogels
Dye-loaded periodic mesoporous organosilica particles functionalized with bioactive molecules used to generate a nanocomposite alginate hydrogel

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With stiff competition for Ph.D. positions, mediocre student Jin-Jo is advised by his Wonderlab colleagues to get his application in early

Metals on Graphene
Electrochemistry technique gives information on graphene–metal interactions

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Mimicking Human Skin with Nickel Nanoparticles
A composite material made by incorporating nickel nanoparticles into self-healing polymers mimics human skin’s features

Chemical Adaptability
The new phenomenon of chemical adaptability is demonstrated for giant wheel-shaped molybdenum oxides

Micro Fuel Cell of Bulk Metallic Glass
A bulk metallic glass micro fuel cell displays advantages over traditional micro fuel cell designs in terms of performance and fabrication