A new germanium nanofilm not only shimmers like an opal but is hard as a crystal, exceptionally thin and highly porous.
16 December 2015
A smart wound dressing made from a stretchy hydrogel can incorporate temperature sensors, LED lights and other electronics.
15 December 2015
A new material consisting of nanocellulose and a conductive polymer boasts an outstanding ability to store energy.
10 December 2015
A newly-developed polymer can minimize energy loss when converting sunlight to electricity in a solar cell.
10 December 2015
A new boron nitride nanosheet can absorb up to 33 times its weight in oils and organic solvents.
9 December 2015
Scientists have produced a new kind of gold foam that is lighter than water and almost as light as air.
7 December 2015