A novel 'flexo-electric' nanomaterial is able to change shape when an electrical voltage is applied or generate electricity when its shape is changed.
27 November 2015
A new catalyst made of graphene with metal nanoparticles can promote the organic reactions used in the manufacture of drugs and pesticides.
27 November 2015
Adding quantum dots made out of iron pyrite to lithium-ion batteries makes them charge quickly over dozens of cycles.
26 November 2015
Using pulses of laser light, physicists have been able to trap light at the surface of graphene and move it around.
26 November 2015
on-chip metamaterial helps photonic devices
25 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
The first ever porous liquid is able to dissolve unusually large amounts of gas.
25 November 2015
using sound waves to investigate new semiconductor
24 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
Understanding the properties of methane hydrates.
24 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
Using a clay-based electrolyte, scientists have developed a lithium-ion battery that can work at high temperatures.
23 November 2015
Novel sandwich like sensor made up of graphene and polymer layers could identify damage and structural changes in materials or the human body.
22 November 2015Cordelia Sealy
Halloysite clay nanotubes for drug delivery.
20 November 2015Laurie Donaldson
A new technique called ‘gas adsorption crystallography’ provides a new way to study the process by which MOFs store immense volumes of gases.
20 November 2015
A novel synthetic, sticky hydrogel can adhere to a wide range of surfaces with a toughness comparable to the bond between cartilage on bone.
19 November 2015
A novel gel can extract precious metals such as silver and gold from waste to form a hybrid nanomaterial.
19 November 2015
a novel piezoelectric energy harvester based on composite structure could enable more efficient performance
18 November 2015Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have developed a technique to make titanium stronger without sacrificing any of the metal's ductility.
18 November 2015
Magnets guide ceramic fibers for 3D printing of strong composites
17 November 2015David Bradley
Graphene nanofoam electrodes show higher capacity and faster transport in lithium-ion batteries when treated with hydrogen.
16 November 2015
Serum albumin as a source of natural hydrogel precursor
16 November 2015David Bradley
Boron-doped graphene improves on graphene's gas sensitivity for ammonia and NOx
15 November 2015David Bradley
Nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube arrays for efficience electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide
14 November 2015David Bradley
A consortium of British and Chinese scientists has produced novel quantum dots that could be used in imaging, drug delivery and cancer therapy.
13 November 2015Laurie Winkless
Korean engineers have shown that a specially-designed aluminium surface could help improve the air quality produced by air-conditioning units.
12 November 2015Laurie Winkless
Scientists have uncovered 'sweet points' in time as dental cement sets, when it starts to approach the toughness of teeth.
12 November 2015
'Crumpling’ to increase the surface area of graphene-gold nanostructures enhances surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
11 November 2015
Scientists have discovered a surprising three-dimensional arrangement of electrons in a high-temperature superconductor.
11 November 2015
Scientists have discovered that applying an electric field to glass causes it to soften at lower temperatures.
10 November 2015
Boron graphene sensors are able to detect noxious gas molecules such as ammonia and nitrogen oxides at extremely low concentrations.
10 November 2015
Using hydrogen to enhance lithium ion batteries
9 November 2015
Scientists have developed a flexible metal-organic framework for storing natural gas in car fuel tanks.
5 November 2015
Scientists have used microscopy and spectroscopy techniques to solve the structure of lithium- and manganese-rich transition metal oxides.
4 November 2015
A novel lithium-oxygen battery has very high energy density, is more than 90% efficient, and can be recharged more than 2000 times.
3 November 2015
Alloys made from equal amounts of up to four different metallic elements are very effective at withstanding radiation damage.
3 November 2015
Graphene doped with nitrogen and augmented with cobalt atoms makes an effective catalyst for splitting water.
2 November 2015