Biodegradable battery for the Internet of Things, integrated health monitoring, and environmental or agricultural sensing
17 June 2021Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have developed a novel photopolymerization process for synthesizing two-dimensional polymers.
16 June 2021
A novel separator based on a metal-organic framework can keep gas-based electrolytes from vaporizing in batteries that work at ultra-low temperatures.
15 June 2021
Researchers have shown that covalent organic frameworks can be turned into a porous aerogel that could find use as a custom membrane in batteries.
15 June 2021
Based on their predictions, researchers have developed a bismuth alloy with oddly behaving electrons that manipulate heat in unusual ways.
14 June 2021
high pressure shocks shown to lead to new forms of matter
11 June 2021Laurie Donaldson
A novel crystalline form of silicon with a hexagonal structure could help to create next-generation electronic and energy devices.
10 June 2021
Researchers have discovered that a layered crystal made of rhenium and silicon can produce a highly efficient transverse thermoelectric generator.
9 June 2021
Inspired by the natural adhesives of mussels and barnacles, researchers have developed their own natural adhesive from fibrous silk proteins.
9 June 2021
researchers reveal the secrets of transition metal-nitrogen-carbon (M-N-C) catalyst pyrolysis
8 June 2021Cordelia Sealy
A novel, low-cost, sustainable aerogel made from cellulose nanofibrils and alginate shows promise for use in drug delivery and wound dressing.
3 June 2021
Researchers have chemically modified the organic material fluorenone for use in redox flow batteries, replacing expensive vanadium.
1 June 2021
Researchers have shown how controlling the alignment of atoms at the surface of battery electrodes can enhance their interface with solid electrolytes.
1 June 2021
Researchers have produced strong and flexible 3D-printable gels by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of alginate from seaweed.
27 May 2021
By utilizing 'frontal polymerization', researchers have shortened the manufacturing process for vascular materials from two days to two minutes.
26 May 2021