Researchers have determined that the surface texture of gallium nitride materials can influence the health of nearby cells.
28 October 2016
New electronic ‘paper’ is flexible, less than 1µm thick and can display a full range of colors, but requires 10 times less energy than a Kindle tablet.
26 October 2016
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24 October 2016Stewart Bland and Cordelia Sealy
Using a plasmomechanical metamaterial, scientists have developed a device that can oscillate indefinitely when illuminated with light.
20 October 2016
The first ambipolar material that can conduct both electrons and holes in water-based solutions could lead to new biological sensor technologies.
19 October 2016
When grown on silver, the 2D material known as borophene naturally forms corrugations, potentially making it suitable for use in stretchable electronics.
14 October 2016
A novel three-in-one instrument can correlate the flowability of soft ‘gooey’ materials with their underlying microstructure and composition.
14 October 2016
Scientists have determined how each of five distinct types of belite crystal contribute to concrete's ease of manufacture and ultimate strength.
14 October 2016
introducing a wave into GaAs nanoribbons allows manipulation of the band gap
13 October 2016Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have discovered that when a perovskite is exposed to water vapor and streams of electrons, it gives off oxygen and begins oscillating.
12 October 2016
Reinforcing graphene nanoadditives increase strength of composites.
12 October 2016Cordelia Sealy
Self-assembly process produces three dimension graphene shapes in a reliable manner.
12 October 2016Cordelia Sealy
Chitosan biocompatible and biodegradable 3D scaffolds made by flocking.
11 October 2016Cordelia Sealy
Graphene-silicone rubber composites self-repair damage like cracks or fractures.
11 October 2016Cordelia Sealy
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10 October 2016Stewart Bland
Engineers have developed a new material made from hydroxyapatite and a biocompatible polymer for 3D printing bone implants.
6 October 2016
Scientists have used a range of modern materials, including carbon nanotubes, to create ultra-strong, powerful, shape-shifting yarns.
5 October 2016
A new material made of tiny cellulose nanofibers could replace potentially harmful absorbent materials in diapers and sanitary products.
5 October 2016
When compressed, layered materials will form a series of internal buckles, or ripples, as they deform, in a process termed ripplocation.
4 October 2016