A novel 'flexo-electric' nanomaterial is able to change shape when an electrical voltage is applied or generate electricity when its shape is changed.
27 November 2015
Adding quantum dots made out of iron pyrite to lithium-ion batteries makes them charge quickly over dozens of cycles.
26 November 2015
Understanding the properties of methane hydrates.
24 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
A new technique called ‘gas adsorption crystallography’ provides a new way to study the process by which MOFs store immense volumes of gases.
20 November 2015
Scientists have developed a technique to make titanium stronger without sacrificing any of the metal's ductility.
18 November 2015
Scientists have used microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to solve the structure of lithium- and manganese-rich transition metal oxides.
4 November 2015
Alloys made from equal amounts of up to four different metallic elements are very effective at withstanding radiation damage.
3 November 2015