Researchers have developed a portable pyroelectric technology that generates electricity from the catalytic combustion of methanol.
29 June 2020
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New structural supercapacitor electrode produced from nanofiber materials
23 June 2020Laurie Donaldson
new reaction process uses light to trigger the growth of polymer layers on a metal nanoparticle
22 June 2020Cordelia Sealy
Polymer coating could help biomedical devices and crop sprays
22 June 2020Laurie Donaldson
Natural multifunctional green composite coating improves on conventional coatings
22 June 2020Laurie Donaldson
Novel silk-based inks can respond to and quantify chemicals released from the body or in the surrounding environment by changing color.
18 June 2020
Researchers have shown how the rotational motion of negative ions in a solid-state electrolyte can help drive the motion of positive lithium ions.
16 June 2020
A novel silicon-ion battery with a layered metal oxide cathode and a liquid electrolyte works as well as some lithium-ion batteries.
12 June 2020
At very high temperatures and pressures, nitrogen can adopt the same 2D crystalline structure as black phosphorus.
11 June 2020
Using a magnetic nanocomposite coating, researchers have developed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil in water.
10 June 2020
By inserting metal atoms between transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers, researchers have created a whole new library of 2D materials.
9 June 2020
Cracking bonds with boranes
5 June 2020David Bradley
For the first time, researchers have synthesized large-scale 2D conjugated polymers, and thoroughly characterized their electronic properties.
4 June 2020
Scientists have used graphene to help develop an opal-like crystalline material that could be the cornerstone of next generation smart sensors.
3 June 2020