ic Simultaneous determination of interfacial molarities of an alcohol, bromide ion, and water during an alcohol induced microstructural transition: The difference between medium and long chain alcohols. By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00665C, PaperKaixin Yao, Lijie Sun, Xiaoxuan Ding, Yuzhao Wang, Tianze Liu, Changyao Liu, Jiajing Tan, Li Zhao, Baocai Xu, Laurence S. RomstedThe transitions between surfactant aggregate structures are triggered by changes in chemical or physical stimulations, including addition of additives. Effects of added alcohols on aggregate morphologies correlate strongly with alcohol...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic A Novel degradation mechanism of the elastic modulus of wet polymer substrates under nanoindentation By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00645A, PaperRuling Chen, Zhe Wang, Shaoxian Li, Hongwei DuWe demonstrated that the formation and solidification of the continuous confined water film played a very important role in changing the elastic modulus of the wet polymer substrate during nanoindentation...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Evaluation of the subtle trade-off between physical stability and thermo-responsiveness in crosslinked methylcellulose hydrogels By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00269K, PaperLorenzo Bonetti, Luigi De Nardo, Fabio Variola, Silvia FareMethylcellulose (MC) hydrogels, undergoing sol-gel reversible transition upon temperature changes, lend themselves to smart system applications. However, their reduced stability in aqueous environment and unsatisfactory mechanical properties limit the breadth...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Self-assembly of isomeric naphthalene appended glucono derivatives: nanofibers and nanotwists with circularly polarized luminescence emission By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4115-4120DOI: 10.1039/C9SM02542A, PaperZongwen Liu, Yuqian Jiang, Jian Jiang, Donghua Zhai, Decai Wang, Minghua LiuTwo isomers of naphthalene derivatives are self-assembled into nanofibers and nanotwists with CPL emission, respectively.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Photo-tunable hydrogel mechanical heterogeneity informed by predictive transport kinetics model By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4131-4141DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00052C, PaperCallie I. Higgins, Jason P. Killgore, Frank W. DelRio, Stephanie J. Bryant, Robert R. McLeodPhoto-tunable hydrogel mechanical heterogeneity using a single resin is presented here, informed by a predictive transport kinetics and swelling model.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Pinning dislocations in colloidal crystals with active particles that seek stacking faults By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4182-4191DOI: 10.1039/C9SM02514F, PaperBryan VanSaders, Sharon C. GlotzerBy designing the shape of an active particle, its transport through a dense crystal can be tailored, as well as its interaction with dislocation defects present in the host crystal.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Geometry underlies the mechanical stiffening and softening of an indented floating film By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4121-4130DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00250J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Monica M. Ripp, Vincent Démery, Teng Zhang, Joseph D. PaulsenUsing experiments, simulations, and theory, we map out the remarkably rich mechanical response of a floating polymer film to indentation.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Lipid-core/polymer-shell hybrid nanoparticles: synthesis and characterization by fluorescence labeling and electrophoresis By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4173-4181DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00077A, PaperSophie Bou, Xinyue Wang, Nicolas Anton, Redouane Bouchaala, Andrey S. Klymchenko, Mayeul CollotNew hybrid nanoparticles have been obtained by simple nanoprecipitation using fluorescent labeling of both the oily core (BODIPY) and the polymeric shell (rhodamine) thus allowing the use of electrophoresis to assess their formation and stability.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Lattice self-consistent field calculations of confined symmetric block copolymers of various chain architectures By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4311-4323DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00293C, PaperJingxue Zhang, Jiaping Wu, Run Jiang, Zheng Wang, Yuhua Yin, Baohui Li, Qiang WangThe effects of chain architecture on the structural details and orientation of confined lamellae formed by symmetric AB-type block copolymer melts are studied.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Characterizing the fluid–matrix affinity in an organogel from the growth dynamics of oil stains on blotting paper By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4200-4209DOI: 10.1039/C9SM01965K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qierui Zhang, Frieder Mugele, Piet M. Lugt, Dirk van den EndeFluid–matrix affinity in an organogel is characterized by capillarity-induced oil release using absorbing paper.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Phenylalanine dimer assembly structure as the basic building block of an amyloid like photoluminescent nanofibril network By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4105-4109DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00387E, CommunicationPrabhjot Singh, Nishima Wangoo, Rohit K. SharmaSelf-assembled phenylalanine dimer as the basic supramolecular structure of β-amyloid like photoluminescent nanofibrils.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Propagation of active nematic–isotropic interfaces on substrates By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4256-4266DOI: 10.1039/C9SM02306B, PaperRodrigo C. V. Coelho, Nuno A. M. Araújo, Margarida M. Telo da GamaMotivated by results for the propagation of active–passive interfaces of bacterial Serratia marcescens swarms, we used a hydrodynamic multiphase model to investigate the propagation of interfaces of active nematics on substrates.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Effect of network homogeneity on mechanical, thermal and electrochemical properties of solid polymer electrolytes prepared by homogeneous 4-arm poly(ethylene glycols) By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4290-4298DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00289E, PaperMonami Tosa, Kei Hashimoto, Hisashi Kokubo, Kazuhide Ueno, Masayoshi WatanabeThe effect of network inhomogeneity in solid polymer electrolytes on its electrolyte properties was investigated by employing a model polymer network composed of a homogeneous 4-arm poly(ethylene glycol) (tetra-PEG) network and Li salt.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Filamentous and step-like behavior of gelling coarse fibrin networks revealed by high-frequency microrheology By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4234-4242DOI: 10.1039/C9SM02228G, PaperPablo Domínguez-García, Giovanni Dietler, László Forró, Sylvia JeneyBy a micro-experimental methodology, we study the ongoing molecular process inside coarse fibrin networks by means of microrheology.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Rapid analysis of cell-generated forces within a multicellular aggregate using microsphere-based traction force microscopy By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4192-4199DOI: 10.1039/C9SM02377A, PaperBuğra Kaytanlı, Aimal H. Khankhel, Noy Cohen, Megan T. ValentineWe measure cell-generated forces from the deformations of elastic microspheres embedded within multicellular aggregates. Using a computationally efficient analytical model, we directly obtain the full 3D mapping of surface stresses within minutes.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Surface-topology-controlled mechanical characteristics of triply periodic carbon Schwarzite foams By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4324-4338DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00136H, PaperHao Gong, Jinjie Liu, Ke Xu, Jianyang Wu, Yang LiCarbon Schwarzites exhibit unique mechanical characteristics that are dominated by their topologies, rather than the mass density.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Systematic approach for wettability prediction using molecular dynamics simulations By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4299-4310DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00197J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ahmed Jarray, Herman Wijshoff, Jurriaan A. Luiken, Wouter K. den OtterAn efficient approach for fast screening of liquids in terms of their wetting properties.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Ionic effects on synthetic polymers: from solutions to brushes and gels By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4087-4104DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00199F, Review ArticleHaiyang Yuan, Guangming LiuIn this review, the polymer solutions, brushes, and gels are employed to exemplify the ionic effects on synthetic polymers.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Structural characterization of fibrous synthetic hydrogels using fluorescence microscopy By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4210-4219DOI: 10.1039/C9SM01828J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Johannes Vandaele, Boris Louis, Kaizheng Liu, Rafael Camacho, Paul H. J. Kouwer, Susana RochaThe structural features of the matrix surrounding the cells play a crucial role in regulating their behavior.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Protonated state and synergistic role of Nd3+ doped barium cerate perovskite for the enhancement of ionic pathways in novel sulfonated polyethersulfone for H2/O2 fuel cells By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4220-4233DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00427H, PaperR. Gayathri, M. Ramesh Prabhu1.8 times higher current density and power density were obtained for a Nd3+ doped barium cerate membrane compared to pure SPES.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Vesicle adhesion in the electrostatic strong-coupling regime studied by time-resolved small-angle X-ray scattering By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, 16,4142-4154DOI: 10.1039/D0SM00259C, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Karlo Komorowski, Jannis Schaeper, Michael Sztucki, Lewis Sharpnack, Gerrit Brehm, Sarah Köster, Tim SaldittWe have used time-resolved small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) to study the adhesion of lipid vesicles in the electrostatic strong-coupling regime induced by divalent ions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Active noise experienced by a passive particle trapped in an active bath By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00006J, PaperSimin Ye, Peng Liu, Fangfu Ye, Ke Chen, Mingcheng YangWe study the properties of active noise experienced by a passive particle harmonically trapped in an active bath. The active noise is shown to depend on the trap stiffness.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Harnessing biomimetic cryptic bonds to form self-reinforcing gels By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00145G, PaperSantidan Biswas, Victor V. Yashin, Anna C. BalazsCryptic sites, which lay hidden in folded biomolecules, become exposed by applied force and form new bonds that reinforce the biomaterial.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Controlled release of entrapped nanoparticles from thermoresponsive hydrogels with tunable network characteristics By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00207K, PaperYi Wang, Zhen Li, Jie Ouyang, George Em KarniadakisThermoresponsive hydrogels have been studied intensively for creating smart drug carriers and controlled drug delivery.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Mechanical robustness of monolayer nanoparticle-covered liquid marbles By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00496K, PaperJunchao Huang, Ziheng Wang, Haixiao Shi, Xiaoguang LiA particle shell as thin as ∼20 nm cannot protect internal liquid from wetting external solid.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Poroelastic properties of hydrogel microparticles By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00191K, PaperJoseph D. Berry, Matthew Dominic Biviano, Raymond DagastineHydrogels can be formed in a number of different geometries depending upon desired function. However, due to the lack of appropriate models required to interpret experimental data, it remains unclear...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Simulations of Interpenetrating Networks Microgel Synthesis By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00287A, PaperVladimir Yurievich Rudyak, Elena Kozhunova, Alexander V. ChertovichIn this paper we implement the sequential template synthesis of the interpenetrating network (IPN) microgels in computer simulations and study the behavior of such particles. We explore the influence of...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Correlation of Hierarchical Structure and Rheological Behavior of Polypseudorotaxane Gel Composed of Pluronic and β-cyclodextrin By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00406E, Paperkuo-chih Shih, Chien-You Su, Shing-Yun Chang, Grethe V Jensen, Chi-Chung Hua, Mu-Ping Nieh, Hsi-Mei LaiWe have identified the hierarchical (primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) structures of a polypseudorotaxane (PPR) gel composed of Pluronic F108 and β-cyclodextrin system to be β-cyclodextrin crystalline, lamellar sheets, lamellar...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Polypyrrole and polyaniline nanocomposites with high photothermal conversion efficiency By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00306A, CommunicationLorena Ruiz-Pérez, Loris Rizzello, Jinping Wang, Nan Li, Giuseppe Battaglia, Yiwen PeiA simple and scalable synthetic approach to produce functional conducting polymer (CP) nanocomposites using the Fe-complexed PISA-prepared nanoparticles is demonstrated.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Saddle-curvature instability of lipid bilayer induced by amphipathicpeptides: A molecular model By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00499E, PaperRachel Downing, Guilherme Volpe Bossa, Sylvio MayAmphipathic peptides that partition into lipid bilayers affect the curvature elastic properties oftheir host. Some of these peptides are able to shift the Gaussian modulus to positive values, thustriggering an...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Investigation of Thermal Conductivity for Liquid Metal Composites Using Micromechanics-Based Mean-Field Homogenization Theory By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00279H, PaperJiYoung Jung, Seunghee Jeong, Klas Hjort, Seunghwa RyuFor the facile use of liquid metal composite (LMC) for soft, stretchable and thermal systems, it is crucial to understand and predict the thermal conductivity of the composite as a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic Wall entrapment of peritrichous bacteria: A mesoscale hydrodynamics simulation study By feeds.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2020, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D0SM00571A, PaperS. Mahdiyeh Mousavi, Gerhard Gompper, Roland G. WinklerMicroswimmers such as E. Coli bacteria accumulate and exhibit an intriguing dynamics near walls, governed by hydrodynamic and steric interactions. Insight into the underlying mechanisms and predominant interactions demand a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
ic The Music Industry: Music in the Cloud By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Since the first edition was published in 2009, Patrik Wikström's The Music Industry has become a go-to text for students and scholars. This thoroughly updated third edition provides an international overview of the music industry and its future prospects in the world of global entertainment.The music industry has experienced two turbulent decades of immense change brought about in part by the digital revolution. How has the industry been transformed Read More... Full Article
ic Sustainable Design Basics By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z An accessible, climate-diverse guide that transforms readers from sustainable design novices to whole-solution problem solvers.Sustainable Design Basics is a student-friendly introduction to a holistic and integral view of sustainable design. Comprehensive in scope, this textbook presents basic technical information, sustainability strategies, and a practical, step-by-step approach for sustainable building projects. Clear and relatable chapters illustrate Read More... Full Article
ic Peers and Politics, c. 1650 - 1850: Essays in Honour of Clyve Jones By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z A collection of essays in honour of Clyve Jones who has made an incomparable contribution to our understanding of the history of the Westminster house of lords – its politics, procedures and business – and to the history of the English and Scottish peerage more generally Read More... Full Article
ic Copper, Brass, and Bronze Surfaces: A Guide to Alloys, Finishes, Fabrication, and Maintenance in Architecture and Art By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z A FULL-COLOR GUIDE FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS TO THE SELECTION AND APPLICATION OF COPPER, BRASS, AND BRONZECopper, Brass, and Bronze Surfaces, third in Zahner's Architectural Metals Series, provides a comprehensive and authoritative treatment of copper, brass, and bronze applications in architecture and art. If offers architecture and design professionals the information they need to ensure proper maintenance and fabrication techniques Read More... Full Article
ic A Companion to Public Art By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-03-24T04:00:00Z A Companion to Public Art is the only scholarly volume to examine the main issues, theories, and practices of public art on a comprehensive scale. Read More... Full Article
ic Professional Practice for Interior Designers, 6th Edition By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z The leading guide to the business practice of the interior design profession, updated to reflect the latest trendsFor nearly thirty years, Professional Practice for Interior Designers has been a must-have resource for aspiring designers and practicing professionals. This revised and updated Sixth Edition continues to offer authoritative guidance related to the business of the interior design profession—from the basics to the latest topics and tools Read More... Full Article
ic Museum Practice By www.wiley.com Published On :: 2020-04-14T04:00:00Z MUSEUM PR ACTICE Edited by CONAL MCCARTHYMuseum Practice covers the professional work carried out in museums and art galleries of all types, including the core functions of management, collections, exhibitions, and programs. Some forms of museum practice are familiar to visitors, yet within these diverse and complex institutions many practices are hidden from view, such as creating marketing campaigns, curating and designing exhibitions, developing Read More... Full Article
ic Participating in the internet for the future By connectedworld.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 PST The three pillars of Ciscoâ€TMs “Internet for the Future†strategy are its investments in silicon, optics, and software. More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco. ... Full Article Optics Silicon Software
ic How 5G will change the game for medical practitioners By newsroom.cisco.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2020 04:00:00 PST How the technology will have a profound impact on healthcare delivery. More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds ... Full Article 5G Healthcare Vertical Focus
ic How do you accelerate your hybrid applications? By blogs.cisco.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 23:30:00 PST When apps are from Mars and infrastructure is from Venus, how do you accelerate your Hybrid Applications? More RSS Feed for Cisco: newsroom.cisco.com/rss-feeds ... Full Article Cloud
ic Coronavirus | Chennai-based ayurvedic pharmacist dies after drinking concoction of his own preparation By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:01:12 +0530 Managing Director of the firm faints after tasting the chemical Full Article Tamil Nadu
ic KKCTH treats a child with atypical symptoms for COVID-19 infection By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 21:20:08 +0530 “COVID-19 is a respiratory disease but world over we see children coming with diarrhoea and abdominal pain,” says a doctor Full Article Tamil Nadu
ic Ranipet police foil protest move against opening of Tasmac shop By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:02:56 +0530 Police personnel and staff of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited foiled a protest attempt against the opening of a liquor shop at Rani Full Article Tamil Nadu
ic Inspect chemical factories before reopening: Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Organisation By www.thehindu.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:12:54 +0530 The Tamil Nadu Consumer Protection Organisation has asked the Tamil Nadu government to form a committee of officials from the environment, industries Full Article Tamil Nadu
ic [ASAP] Low-Threshold Lasing up to 360 K in All-Dielectric Subwavelength-Nanowire Nanocavities By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT ACS PhotonicsDOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.0c00166 Full Article
ic [ASAP] Monochromatic X-ray Source Based on Scattering from a Magnetic Nanoundulator By dx.doi.org Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT ACS PhotonicsDOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.0c00121 Full Article
ic [ASAP] Development of Lipid-Coated Semiconductor Nanosensors for Recording of Membrane Potential in Neurons By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT ACS PhotonicsDOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.9b01558 Full Article
ic [ASAP] Ultrafast Dynamics of Optically Induced Heat Gratings in Metals By dx.doi.org Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT ACS PhotonicsDOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.0c00224 Full Article
