An anode made from a combination of silicon and the 2D material MXene could extend the life of lithium-ion batteries by as much as five times.
28 February 2019
Graphene's electrical properties can be engineered by covering it with another 2D material and then patterning it with an array of nanoscale holes.
26 February 2019
A boost of vitamin C can help small gold nanorods grow into long gold nanowires for use in sensing, diagnostic and imaging applications.
26 February 2019
Tiny differences surface roughness can cause changes in how two surfaces adhere to each other
25 February 2019Laurie Donaldson
A layer of red phosphorus on the separator in lithium metal batteries can signal when damaging dendrites threaten to create a short circuit
24 February 2019
Infusing graphene foam with materials such as plastic, rubber and cement produces tough composites with a wide range of possible applications.
21 February 2019
Sulfur polymers that could replace carbon in plastics
19 February 2019Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have enhanced the catalytic activity of plasmonic nanoparticles by finding a way to encapsulate them in a metal-organic framework.
18 February 2019
3D-printed materials manufactured quickly and with improved durability and longevity
17 February 2019Laurie Donaldson
A ruthenium-based catalyst shows markedly better performance than commercial platinum catalysts at splitting water for hydrogen production.
16 February 2019
Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms that lead to improved performance when alkali metal is added to traditional perovskites.
15 February 2019
By coating two different fibers with carbon nanotubes, scientists have created a fabric that can regulate the amount of heat passing through it.
14 February 2019
Researchers have shown that adding carbon nanotubes to a rubbery polymer semiconductor can increase its carrier mobility.
12 February 2019
Researchers have developed a new oil-based coating for metal that self-heals within seconds when scratched, scraped or cracked.
6 February 2019
Researchers have turned graphene oxide into a soft, moldable play dough that can be shaped and reshaped into free-standing 3D structures.
3 February 2019