A simple solvent can replace the annealing step currently used in the production of bulk heterojunction solar cells.
28 October 2015Jon Evans
Polymeric capsules that can be triggered by an ultrasonic signal could release a cargo of drugs at specific times or in sequence
28 October 2015Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have discovered why silver electrodes in perovskite solar cells are prone to corrosion.
27 October 2015
A new patterning process can fabricate electrically-conductive features as small as 4nm onto individual graphene oxide sheets.
27 October 2015
Scientists have found a way to manipulate tiny magnetic vortices known as skyrmions using mechanical energy.
26 October 2015
A new anti-fouling coating for steel can make it stronger, safer and more durable.
26 October 2015
A novel dielectric film has a similar refractive index to air but is strong enough to be incorporated into electronic and photonic devices.
23 October 2015
Circular nanohoops containing both carbon and nitrogen atoms represent a new class of organic semiconductor.
23 October 2015
simple surface treatment for metallic biomedical implants could deter the bacteria that cause infections and complications after surgery
22 October 2015Cordelia Sealy
Dispersing individual platinum atoms on a copper surface can produce a highly effective hydrogenation catalyst.
22 October 2015
Scientists have experimentally confirmed that black phosphorous nanoribbons have a strong in-plane anisotropy in thermal conductivity.
21 October 2015
A new tri-lab consortium in the US will aim to design new solid-state materials for storing hydrogen gas.
21 October 2015
Using a new concept for designing catalysts, scientists have developed a more effective platinum-based catalyst for fuel cells.
20 October 2015
Plastic-digesting enzymes found in mealworm gut
20 October 2015David Bradley
A new initiative is looking to develop entropy-stabilized alloys able to withstand extremely high temperatures.
20 October 2015
Bimetallic catalysts don't always need a core-shell structure but can be produced by covering the core in distinct patches of metal.
19 October 2015
improving the stability of quantum dots by chemically altering their surface in an environmentally benign way
19 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
19 October 2015Dr. Rumen Duhlev
Scientists have created a novel, environmentally-friendly flame retardant derived from the neurotransmitter dopamine.
16 October 2015
Scientists have uncovered a design rule that allows the creation of peptide-like nanosheets that are larger and flatter than any biological structure.
16 October 2015
improving solar cells performance by cooling in sunlight
15 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
4D printing technology that creates complex self-folding structures
15 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
A newly-developed fabrication method can produce large perovskite solar cells with a 15% energy conversion efficiency.
14 October 2015
Scientists have discovered that the electronic properties of organic semiconductors differ where they interface with other materials.
13 October 2015
Symmetry-breaking superconductors
13 October 2015David Bradley
Growing vertical tetraaniline structures on a graphene substrate
12 October 2015David Bradley
Tungsten selenide and sulfide monolayers by modified CVD
12 October 2015David Bradley
A novel materials-by-design approach can lead to the development of nanocellulose materials with better mechanical properties.
9 October 2015
A unique and novel type of nanoribbon could enhance the efficiency of organic solar cells.
9 October 2015
Scientists have measured the behavior of individual atoms in dielectric materials when exposed to an electric field.
8 October 2015
A new polymeric fuel additive for jet engines can reduce the intensity of post-impact explosions.
8 October 2015
A new paper from the inventor of the dye sensitized solar cell suggests that inkjet printing may be the key to improving their performance.
8 October 2015Laurie Winkless
A speedy way to produce graphene aerogels for use in energy applications, catalysis and environmental clean-up could be one step closer....
7 October 2015Laurie Winkless
problem dendrites in batteries dealt with by heat
7 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
Optical invisibility cloaks could increase the efficiency of solar cells by guiding sunlight around objects that cast a shadow on the cells.
6 October 2015
A new electrode material could allow micro-supercapacitors to match the energy-storage ability of batteries.
6 October 2015
Scientists have created the first entropy-stabilized alloy that incorporates oxides.
5 October 2015
A new type of anode made from mushrooms could lead to lithium-ion batteries that increase capacity with repeated charging.
5 October 2015
Scientists have developed artificial microflowers that self-assemble in water and mimic the natural blooming process.
2 October 2015
A new self-assembly method for proteins and peptides can create complex scaffolds for tissue growth.
2 October 2015
1 October 2015Zara Preston
Materials Today now invites researchers to propose projects that fit within the scope of the Grand Challenge.
1 October 2015Baptiste Gault
Atomically thin sheets of hybrid perovskites represent the first 2D semiconductors made from ionic materials.
1 October 2015
A magnetoelastic alloy consisting of iron doped with the metal gallium could form the basis for wireless impact detectors.
1 October 2015