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Swell new microscopy method captures true state of battery layer

Researchers have produced the first high-resolution images of the solid-electrolyte interphase in its natural squishy state.

Transparent, conductive polymer benefits from a bit of order

Depositing an organic polymer as highly aligned crystals produces a transparent, flexible coating with high electrical conductivity.

Strain forces diamond needles to alter their electronic properties

Applying strain to tiny needles of diamond can transform their electronic properties from insulating, through semiconducting, to highly conductive.

One-dimensional van der Waals quantum materials

Simple ingredient is egg-actly right for ultralight aerogels

egg white proteins can be transformed into ultralightweight carbon aerogels for highly efficient water purification

Intrinsic weaknesses of Co-free Ni–Mn layered cathodes for electric vehicles

Percutaneous implantation of ethanol fueled catalytic hydrogel suppresses tumor growth by triggering ferroptosis

Progress in solvent-free dry-film technology for batteries and supercapacitors