Table of contents
Volume 1, Issue 1, October 2009
In this issue:
Editorials
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Welcome to NPG Asia Materials p3
As Editor-in-Chief of NPG Asia Materials, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the first full issue of NPG Asia Materials. This quarterly publication presents original, peer-reviewed review articles covering of some of the most progressive topics in materials science. I hope that you find the reviews informative, stimulating and interesting.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.63
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A new perspective on materials research p5
NPG Nature Asia-Pacific in partnership with the Tokyo Institute of Technology is delighted to welcome you to this special inaugural issue of NPG Asia Materials.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.65
Reviews
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The electronic properties of graphene and carbon nanotubes p17
Graphene has a multitude of advanced uses in technology, and is the basis for the remarkable properties of carbon nanotubes. Investigations of graphene’s electronic properties promise to bring to light the origins of this material’s unusual and intriguing behavior.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.1
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The future of plastic optical fiber p22
Since the development of the first glass-based optical fiber and the high-speed communications it promised, more flexible fibers have been in demand to complete the roll-out of this technology. Plastic optical fiber offers a reliable and inexpensive solution.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.2
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Technical evolution of liquid crystal displays p29
Despite being discovered over a century ago, liquid crystal remained largely a novelty until the development of LCDs. Rapid and competitive progress in the field now sees LCDs as the dominant display type, and there remain many more technological advances in the pipeline.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.3
Research Highlights Top
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Graphene oxide: Sensing biomolecules p6
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Organic electronics: Plastic memory p6
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Thermoelectrics: Distorted approach p7
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Magnetic nanowires: Total control p7
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Optical data storage: The fifth dimension p8
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Catalysis: Dense activity p8
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Tissue engineering: Tough networks p9
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Carbon nanotubes: Hot display p9
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Large-scale graphene production: Worm treatment p11
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Doping graphene: Molecular tuning p11
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Peptide nanoparticles: Charged for resistance p12
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Solar cells: Clean absorption p12
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Molecular gears: Wheels in motion p13
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Carbon nanotubes: Wrapped up p13
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Iron-based superconductors: Mystery islands p14
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.5
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Optical imaging: Pressured resolution p14
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.4
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Superhydrophobic surfaces: Water control p15
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Boron-nitride monolayers: The missing pieces p15
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Organic electronics: Printed displays p16
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Spintronics: Prolonging spins p16
