Science and Technology of Advanced Materials, Volume 16, Issue 3 (2015)

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Blue phase liquid crystal: strategies for phase stabilization and device development
M D Asiqur Rahman, Suhana Mohd Said & S Balamurugan
Article: 033501
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforBlue phase liquid crystal: strategies for phase stabilization and device development | Full Text | References | PDF (2.8 MB)
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A review on powder-based additive manufacturing for tissue engineering: selective laser sintering and inkjet 3D printing
Seyed Farid Seyed Shirazi, Samira Gharehkhani, Mehdi Mehrali, Hooman Yarmand, Hendrik Simon Cornelis Metselaar, Nahrizul Adib Kadri & Noor Azuan Abu Osman
Article: 033502
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforA review on powder-based additive manufacturing for tissue engineering: selective laser sintering and inkjet 3D printing | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Exploration of new superconductors and functional materials, and fabrication of superconducting tapes and wires of iron pnictides
Hideo Hosono, Keiichi Tanabe, Eiji Takayama-Muromachi, Hiroshi Kageyama, Shoji Yamanaka, Hiroaki Kumakura, Minoru Nohara, Hidenori Hiramatsu & Satoru Fujitsu
Article: 033503
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforExploration of new superconductors and functional materials, and fabrication of superconducting tapes and wires of iron pnictides | Full Text | References | PDF (20.9 MB)
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Tangible nanocomposites with diverse properties for heart valve application
Muthu Vignesh Vellayappan, Arunpandian Balaji, Aruna Priyadarshini Subramanian, Agnes Aruna John, Saravana Kumar Jaganathan, Selvakumar Murugesan, Hemanth Mohandas, Eko Supriyanto & Mustafa Yusof
Article: 033504
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforTangible nanocomposites with diverse properties for heart valve application | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Influence of nanoparticle addition on the formation and growth of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in Cu/Sn–Ag–Cu/Cu solder joint during different thermal conditions
Ai Ting Tan, Ai Wen Tan & Farazila Yusof
Article: 033505
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforInfluence of nanoparticle addition on the formation and growth of intermetallic compounds (IMCs) in Cu/Sn–Ag–Cu/Cu solder joint during different thermal conditions | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Recent progress in oxynitride photocatalysts for visible-light-driven water splitting
Tsuyoshi Takata, Chengsi Pan & Kazunari Domen
Article: 033506
Published online: 26 May 2015
AbstractforRecent progress in oxynitride photocatalysts for visible-light-driven water splitting | Full Text | References | PDF (3.1 MB)
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Focus on Materials Challenges for Protection - Environment and Health

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Focus on materials challenges for protection - environment and health
Harald Krug
Article: 030301
Published online: 14 May 2015
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Material research for environmental sustainability in Thailand: current trends
Panadda Niranatlumpong, Nudjarin Ramangul, Pongsak Dulyaprapan, Siriluck Nivitchanyong & Werasak Udomkitdecha
Article: 034601
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforMaterial research for environmental sustainability in Thailand: current trends | Full Text | References | PDF (988 KB)
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Physico-chemical properties of biodiesel manufactured from waste frying oil using domestic adsorbents
Samir Abd-elmonem A Ismail & Rehab Farouk M Ali
Article: 034602
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforPhysico-chemical properties of biodiesel manufactured from waste frying oil using domestic adsorbents | Full Text | References | PDF (1.2 MB)
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How meaningful are risk determinations in the absence of a complete dataset? Making the case for publishing standardized test guideline and ‘no effect’ studies for evaluating the safety of nanoparticulates versus spurious ‘high effect’ results from single investigative studies
David B Warheit & E Maria Donner
Article: 034603
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforHow meaningful are risk determinations in the absence of a complete dataset? Making the case for publishing standardized test guideline and ‘no effect’ studies for evaluating the safety of nanoparticulates versus spurious ‘high effect’ results from single investigative studies | Full Text | References | PDF (194.4 KB)
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ATRP-based synthesis and characterization of light-responsive coatings for transdermal delivery systems
Anja C Pauly, Katrin Schöller, Lukas Baumann, René M Rossi, Kathrin Dustmann, Ulrich Ziener, Damien de Courten, Martin Wolf, Luciano F Boesel & Lukas J Scherer
Article: 034604
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforATRP-based synthesis and characterization of light-responsive coatings for transdermal delivery systems | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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In vitro investigations of a novel wound dressing concept based on biodegradable polyurethane
Markus Rottmar, Michael Richter, Xenia Mäder, Kathrin Grieder, Katja Nuss, Agnieszka Karol, Brigitte von Rechenberg, Erika Zimmermann, Stephan Buser, Andreas Dobmann, Jessica Blume & Arie Bruinink
Article: 034606
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforIn vitro investigations of a novel wound dressing concept based on biodegradable polyurethane | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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Cellular uptake and cell-to-cell transfer of polyelectrolyte microcapsules within a triple co-culture system representing parts of the respiratory tract
Dagmar A Kuhn, Raimo Hartmann, Kleanthis Fytianos, Alke Petri-Fink, Barbara Rothen-Rutishauser & Wolfgang J Parak
Article: 034608
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforCellular uptake and cell-to-cell transfer of polyelectrolyte microcapsules within a triple co-culture system representing parts of the respiratory tract | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Long-term exposure of bacterial and protozoan communities to TiO2 nanoparticles in an aerobic-sequencing batch reactor
Chitpisud Supha, Yuphada Boonto, Manee Jindakaraked, Jirapat Ananpattarachai & Puangrat Kajitvichyanukul
Article: 034609
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforLong-term exposure of bacterial and protozoan communities to TiO2 nanoparticles in an aerobic-sequencing batch reactor | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Geosynthetics in geoenvironmental engineering
Werner W Müller & Fokke Saathoff
Article: 034605
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforGeosynthetics in geoenvironmental engineering | Full Text | References | PDF (5 MB)
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Towards sensor array materials: can failure be delayed?
Samir Mekid, Nouari Saheb, Shafique M A Khan & Khurram K Qureshi
Article: 034607
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforTowards sensor array materials: can failure be delayed? | Full Text | References | PDF (2.2 MB)
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Interaction of gold nanoparticles with proteins and cells
Pengyang Wang, Xin Wang, Liming Wang, Xiaoyang Hou, Wei Liu & Chunying Chen
Article: 034610
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforInteraction of gold nanoparticles with proteins and cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2.4 MB)
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Focus on Advanced Inorganic Materials Science: Non-Traditional Concepts and Approaches

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Cupric oxide inclusions in cuprous oxide crystals grown by the floating zone method
Laszlo Frazer, Kelvin B Chang, Kenneth R Poeppelmeier & John B Ketterson
Article: 034901
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforCupric oxide inclusions in cuprous oxide crystals grown by the floating zone method | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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The effects of electric field and gate bias pulse on the migration and stability of ionized oxygen vacancies in amorphous In–Ga–Zn–O thin film transistors
Young Jun Oh, Hyeon-Kyun Noh & Kee Joo Chang
Article: 034902
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforThe effects of electric field and gate bias pulse on the migration and stability of ionized oxygen vacancies in amorphous In–Ga–Zn–O thin film transistors | Full Text | References | PDF (1.3 MB)
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Recent progress in the development of solid catalysts for biomass conversion into high value-added chemicals
Michikazu Hara, Kiyotaka Nakajima & Keigo Kamata
Article: 034903
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforRecent progress in the development of solid catalysts for biomass conversion into high value-added chemicals | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Negative thermal expansion induced by intermetallic charge transfer
Masaki Azuma, Kengo Oka & Koichiro Nabetani
Article: 034904
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforNegative thermal expansion induced by intermetallic charge transfer | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Focus on Properties and Applications of Perovskites

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Some current problems in perovskite nano-ferroelectrics and multiferroics: kinetically-limited systems of finite lateral size
James F Scott, Alina Schilling, S E Rowley & J Marty Gregg
Article: 036001
Published online: 08 May 2015
AbstractforSome current problems in perovskite nano-ferroelectrics and multiferroics: kinetically-limited systems of finite lateral size | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Perovskite-type catalytic materials for environmental applications
Nitin Labhasetwar, Govindachetty Saravanan, Suresh Kumar Megarajan, Nilesh Manwar, Rohini Khobragade, Pradeep Doggali & Fabien Grasset
Article: 036002
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforPerovskite-type catalytic materials for environmental applications | Full Text | References | PDF (898.2 KB)
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Varied roles of Pb in transition-metal PbMO3 perovskites (M = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Ru)
John B Goodenough & Jianshi Zhou
Article: 036003
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforVaried roles of Pb in transition-metal PbMO3 perovskites (M = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Ru) | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Recent progress in efficient hybrid lead halide perovskite solar cells
Jin Cui, Huailiang Yuan, Junpeng Li, Xiaobao Xu, Yan Shen, Hong Lin & Mingkui Wang
Article: 036004
Published online: 18 Jun 2015
AbstractforRecent progress in efficient hybrid lead halide perovskite solar cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2 MB)
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A review of molecular beam epitaxy of ferroelectric BaTiO3 films on Si, Ge and GaAs substrates and their applications
Lucie Mazet, Sang Mo Yang, Sergei V Kalinin, Sylvie Schamm-Chardon & Catherine Dubourdieu
Article: 036005
Published online: 30 Jun 2015
AbstractforA review of molecular beam epitaxy of ferroelectric BaTiO3 films on Si, Ge and GaAs substrates and their applications | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Papers

Article
Silica/quercetin sol–gel hybrids as antioxidant dental implant materials
Michelina Catauro, Ferdinando Papale, Flavia Bollino, Simona Piccolella, Sabina Marciano, Paola Nocera & Severina Pacifico
Article: 035001
Published online: 05 May 2015
AbstractforSilica/quercetin sol–gel hybrids as antioxidant dental implant materials | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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Tribological investigation of diamond-like carbon coated micro-dimpled surface under bovine serum and osteoarthritis oriented synovial fluid
Subir Ghosh, Dipankar Choudhury, Taposh Roy, Azuddin Bin Mamat, H H Masjuki & Belinda Pingguan-Murphy
Article: 035002
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforTribological investigation of diamond-like carbon coated micro-dimpled surface under bovine serum and osteoarthritis oriented synovial fluid | Full Text | References | PDF (2.1 MB)
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Influence of chemically p-type doped active organic semiconductor on the film thickness versus performance trend in cyanine/C60 bilayer solar cells
Sandra Jenatsch, Thomas Geiger, Jakob Heier, Christoph Kirsch, Frank Nüesch, Adriana Paracchino, Daniel Rentsch, Beat Ruhstaller, Anna C Véron & Roland Hany
Article: 035003
Published online: 14 May 2015
AbstractforInfluence of chemically p-type doped active organic semiconductor on the film thickness versus performance trend in cyanine/C60 bilayer solar cells | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Density-tunable conjugation of cyclic RGD ligands with polyion complex vesicles for the neovascular imaging of orthotopic glioblastomas
Wataru Kawamura, Yutaka Miura, Daisuke Kokuryo, Kazuko Toh, Naoki Yamada, Takahiro Nomoto, Yu Matsumoto, Daiki Sueyoshi, Xueying Liu, Ichio Aoki, Mitsunobu R Kano, Nobuhiro Nishiyama, Tsuneo Saga, Akihiro Kishimura & Kazunori Kataoka
Article: 035004
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforDensity-tunable conjugation of cyclic RGD ligands with polyion complex vesicles for the neovascular imaging of orthotopic glioblastomas | Full Text | References | PDF (2.7 MB)
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Ultraviolet-nanoimprinted packaged metasurface thermal emitters for infrared CO2 sensing
Hideki T Miyazaki, Takeshi Kasaya, Hirotaka Oosato, Yoshimasa Sugimoto, Bongseok Choi, Masanobu Iwanaga & Kazuaki Sakoda
Article: 035005
Published online: 20 May 2015
AbstractforUltraviolet-nanoimprinted packaged metasurface thermal emitters for infrared CO2 sensing | Full Text | References | PDF (962.4 KB)
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Effects of fluoridation of porcine hydroxyapatite on osteoblastic activity of human MG63 cells
Zhipeng Li, Baoxin Huang, Sui Mai, Xiayi Wu, Hanqing Zhang, Wei Qiao, Xin Luo & Zhuofan Chen
Article: 035006
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforEffects of fluoridation of porcine hydroxyapatite on osteoblastic activity of human MG63 cells | Full Text | References | PDF (2.9 MB)
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Tribological and thermal stability study of nanoporous amorphous boron carbide films prepared by pulsed plasma chemical vapor deposition
Shahira Liza, Naoto Ohtake, Hiroki Akasaka & Juan M MunozGuijosa
Article: 035007
Published online: 02 Jun 2015
AbstractforTribological and thermal stability study of nanoporous amorphous boron carbide films prepared by pulsed plasma chemical vapor deposition | Full Text | References | PDF (3 MB)
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Texture design for microwave dielectric (Ca0.7Nd0.3)0.87TiO3 ceramics through reactive-templated grain growth
Toshihiko Tani & Tsuguto Takeuchi
Article: 035008
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforTexture design for microwave dielectric (Ca0.7Nd0.3)0.87TiO3 ceramics through reactive-templated grain growth | Full Text | References | PDF (1.9 MB)
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Chemical doping of MoS2 multilayer by p-toluene sulfonic acid
Shaista Andleeb, Arun Kumar Singh & Jonghwa Eom
Article: 035009
Published online: 04 Jun 2015
AbstractforChemical doping of MoS2 multilayer by p-toluene sulfonic acid | Full Text | References | PDF (594.1 KB)
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Lanthanide sorbent based on magnetite nanoparticles functionalized with organophosphorus extractants
Carlos Basualto, José Gaete, Lorena Molina, Fernando Valenzuela, Claudia Yañez & Jose F Marco
Article: 035010
Published online: 25 Jun 2015
AbstractforLanthanide sorbent based on magnetite nanoparticles functionalized with organophosphorus extractants | Full Text | References | PDF (1.4 MB)
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