Table of contents
Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2010
In this issue:
Editorials
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A bright future for materials research p3
An auspicious decade in materials science has laid the foundation for revolutions in many fields of technology
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.62
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An exciting year ahead for NPG Asia Materials p3
Since its inauguration in 2008, NPG Asia Materials has published over 400 research highlights covering the latest in world-leading materials research from the Asia-Pacific region.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.64
Reviews
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Material characteristics and applications of transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors p15
Transparent amorphous oxide semiconductors have unique electron transport properties that are not seen in conventional amorphous semiconductors, and are attractive for use in thin-film transistors as a basis for the next generation of flat-panel displays. Research into these materials has revealed some of the physical features responsible for their useful electronic structures.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.5
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The design and utility of polymer-stabilized iron-oxide nanoparticles for nanomedicine applications p23
Superparamagnetic iron-oxide nanoparticles have a range of specific applications in the emerging field of nanomedicine, including their use in drug delivery and as contrast agents in magnetic resonance imaging. The addition of a polymer layer stabilizes these nanoparticles for biological applications, and allows functionalization for the encapsulation of therapeutic agents.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.6
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Zero-gap materials for future spintronics, electronics and optics p31
Materials having a zero-energy band gap exhibit some fascinating and superior electronic properties compared to materials with a non-zero energy gap. As the details of the electronic and spin structures of these materials become clearer, so do the range of potential applications, from spintronics and electronics, to optics and sensors.
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2010.7
Research Highlights Top
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Printable electronics: Spray-on silver ink p4
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.8
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Fuel cells: Porous power p4
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.9
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Graphene: Picking out proteins p5
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.13
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Photonic crystals: Desktop manufacturing p5
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.14
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Nanolenses: Beyond the limit p6
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.18
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Zeolite catalysts: Thinly sliced p6
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.19
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Gene therapy: Magnetic mission p7
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.23
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Porous materials: Welcoming guests p7
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.24
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Intelligent microgels: Pulsing polymer p8
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.29
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Organic semiconductors: Harmonic insight p8
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.28
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DNA structures: Mysterious end p9
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.34
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Quantum computing: Memorable pulses p9
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.33
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DNA materials: Quick-set gels p10
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.38
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Data storage: A pressing issue p10
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.37
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Porous materials: The transient trap p11
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.40
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Carbon nanotubes: Mysterious glow p11
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.39
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Silicon nanoelectronics: Organized networks p12
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.43
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Pentacene thin films: Groovy insight p12
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.44
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Low-dimensional metals: Nanotube molds p13
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.46
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Spintronics: Down the drain p13
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.47
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Supercooled water: Split personality p14
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.50
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Graphene: Electrified magnetism p14
doi: 10.1038/asiamat.2009.51
