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The James M. McKelvey Professor
Expertise: Nanotechnology, materials chemistry, biomaterials, imaging.
Bio:
The Xia research group pursues cutting-edge research in three major frontiers: nanotechnology, materials chemistry, and biomaterials. His research interests include synthesis of nanomaterials, bio-material interface, energy conversion and storage, drug delivery, as well as neural and tissue engineering. His group invented gold nanocages whose tunable optical properties make theme excellent candidates for biomedical applications including imaging contrast enhancement, photothermal therapy, and controlled release. Xia currently has more than 300 publications and 10 patents.
WUSTL Contact Information:
| Work: | Work: (314) 935-8328 |
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Education:
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B.S. at University of Science & Technology of China
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M.S. at University of Pennsylvania
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Ph.D. at Harvard
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A tiny cage of gold responds to light, opening to empty its contents
An exquisite container
Nov. 3,
2009 -- A tiny cage of gold covered with a smart polymer responds to light, opening to empty its contents and resealing when the light is turned off. The smart nanocages could be used to deliver drugs directly to target sites, thus avoiding systemic side effects.
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Going platinum
New catalyst could boost cleaner fuel use
May 14,
2009 --
Material scientists at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a technique for a bimetallic fuel cell catalyst that is efficient, robust and two-to-five times more effective than commercial catalysts. The novel technique eventually will enable a cost effective fuel cell technology, which has been waiting in the wings for decades and should give a boost for cleaner use of fuels worldwide.
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