Researchers have developed a process for growing graphene nanoribbons in both armchair and zig-zag configurations on the same wafer.
30 January 2019
Researchers have developed methods for 3D printing piezoelectric materials that can convert stress from any direction into electrical energy.
29 January 2019
clusters of gold nanoparticles promise a new way of treating the debilitating neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease
28 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Guided by theoretical calculations, researchers have discovered a new class of promising thermoelectric materials.
28 January 2019
Textile researchers have found a simple process for coating silk with ZnO
25 January 2019Laurie Winkless
Using a new theory called stress localization, scientists have created a durable silicone polymer coating capable of repelling ice from any surface.
24 January 2019
Structures made from stimuli-responsive materials can determine which of multiple possible actions to take in response to their environment.
22 January 2019
New generation holograms hard to counterfeit
22 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications
22 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have found a way to perform 'double doping' in organic, polymer-based semiconductors, enhancing their conductivity.
21 January 2019
Research could improve layered materials and predict earthquakes
18 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have shown that a damage-resistant rechargeable zinc battery with a cartilage-like solid electrolyte makes an effective 'structural battery'.
17 January 2019
Scientists have developed and analyzed a novel catalyst that can produce a useful biochemical from plant-derived material.
16 January 2019
Man-made materials communicate with different cells to promote process of tissue repair
16 January 2019Laurie Donaldson
A flexible crystalline porous material composed of metal ions and small peptide molecules can change its structure in response to its environment.
16 January 2019
Molecules termed traction force-activated payloads can help to produce materials able to talk to the body's natural repair systems to drive healing.
15 January 2019
small doses of gold nanoparticles can be broken down by aquatic plants over a period of months
8 January 2019Cordelia Sealy
Yolk@Shell SiOx/C microspheres with semi-graphitic carbon coating on the exterior and interior surfaces for durable lithium storage
8 January 2019Xingcai Zhang
Using embedded liquid crystals, scientists have created a shape-shifting polymer material that can morph from one sophisticated form to another.
4 January 2019
A composite made of lignin, nylon and carbon fiber possesses just the right mix of viscosity when hot and strength when cool for 3D printing.
3 January 2019
Disordered magnesium chromium oxide crystals just 5nm in size can make an effective cathode material for magnesium batteries.
3 January 2019
Researchers have found that the density of intentionally introduced point defects in graphene electrodes is directly proportional to their sensitivity.
2 January 2019
A new combinatorial library tool can rapidly test millions (even billions) of nanoparticles to determine which is best for a specific application.
1 January 2019