autonomous, self-powered mechanical metamaterials perform basic computation
30 May 2023Cordelia Sealy
Using computer simulations, researchers have shown that bipyramid nanoparticles can form clathrate structures with gaps for guest molecules.
29 May 2023
Researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.
29 May 2023
combination of two 3D-printable polymers create mechanical metamaterials with a shape memory response
26 May 2023Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have confirmed the existence of the FFLO superconducting state in a double layer of molybdenum disulfide.
26 May 2023
Researchers have discovered how colloidal liquids transform into a gel and shown that it doesn't occur via glass formation.
25 May 2023
Researchers have shown that epitaxial strain can be used to create high-quality metal oxide thin films out of ‘stubborn’ metals.
25 May 2023
Researchers have discovered that a candidate solid electrolyte material known as argyrodite has a hybrid crystalline-liquid atomic structure.
24 May 2023
atomic-scale composition of regrowing bone in a bioceramic scaffold revealed for the first time using an atom probe
24 May 2023Cordelia Sealy
By analyzing polymer nanoparticles with X-ray scattering, researchers have discovered that crystal structures are not always regularly arranged.
23 May 2023
Researchers have developed a fluorine-containing electrolyte for lithium-ion batteries that performs well even at sub-zero temperatures.
23 May 2023
Researchers have discovered that the emergence of a charge density wave in a copper-oxide superconductor quenches atomic vibrations.
22 May 2023
Researchers have developed a 3D-printing method for producing novel materials by mixing multiple aerosolized nanomaterial inks.
22 May 2023
Researchers used magnetic imaging techniques to map the structure of newly formed magnetic vortices in an antiferromagnet.
19 May 2023
A novel metal-organic framework made from pomegranate extract can capture and degrade pharmaceutical molecules in wastewater.
19 May 2023
Mycelium properties could bring longer-lasting material
18 May 2023Laurie Donaldson
An optimized prelithiation method can improve the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries with silicon anodes by up to 44%.
18 May 2023
Researchers used artificial intelligence to identify novel 2D transition metal halide materials with large magnetic moments.
17 May 2023
Stabilization by electron-accepting boron compounds helps structural analysis of anionic Pt(0) complexes
17 May 2023Laurie Donaldson
Electroconductive hydrogel for tissue repair, drug delivery and medical implants
16 May 2023Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have developed a novel method for measuring the spin of electrons in ‘magic-angle’ twisted bilayer graphene.
16 May 2023
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle-coated sponge that can remove metals like lead and cobalt from contaminated water.
15 May 2023
Inspired by the film that forms on warm milk, researchers have developed a novel method for fabricating 2D ionogel membranes.
15 May 2023
Using computer modeling, researchers have discovered that stacked pancakes of liquid magnetism can arise in layered helical magnets.
12 May 2023
Researchers have developed a non-invasive method for counting the live cells in a three-dimensional hydrogel scaffold.
12 May 2023
Novel smart coatings for orthopedic implants have bacteria-killing nanopillars on one side and strain-mapping flexible electronics on the other.
11 May 2023
Hierarchical carbon structures also show promise for CO2 capture
11 May 2023Laurie Winkless
An innovative, multifunctional and non-volatile additive can improve the efficiency and stability of perovskite solar cells.
10 May 2023
A novel catalyst with a low proportion of copper is able to convert captured carbon into acetic acid with great efficiency and selectivity.
10 May 2023
Using a state-of-the-art magnetic imaging technique, researchers have characterized a key property of a 2D superconducting material.
9 May 2023
Researchers have shown that silver nanoparticles make an ideal connective material for use in thermoelectric modules.
9 May 2023
8 May 2023Laurie Winkless
Using a unique form of X-ray imaging, researchers have managed to identify transient crystal defects in the cathode of a sodium-ion battery.
8 May 2023
A novel machine-learning method can detect internal structures, voids and cracks inside a material by utilizing data about the material’s surface.
5 May 2023
Using a high-powered microscopy technique, researchers have uncovered a new metric for understanding how soft materials yield to stress.
5 May 2023
Researchers have developed a novel technology for ‘growing’ layers of a 2D material directly on top of a fully fabricated silicon chip.
4 May 2023
Researchers have developed the world’s first electrical transistor made of wood.
4 May 2023
Researchers have discovered that vibrations at the electrolyte-electrode interface in solid-state batteries can cause lithium ions to move slowly.
3 May 2023
Using universal dynamic crosslinkers, researchers have found a way to transform a former muck of unmixable plastics into a viable new set of polymers.
3 May 2023
A new scientific tool called Polybot combines artificial intelligence with robotics to discover novel electronic polymer materials.
2 May 2023
By depositing tin oxide to form the electron-transport layer, researchers have fabricated an organic solar cell with an efficiency of over 17%.
2 May 2023
Using graphene oxide and manganese dioxide particles, researchers have managed to make a battery cathode in the shape of a thread-like fiber.
1 May 2023
Liquid-piston based triboelectric device operates in real-time
1 May 2023Laurie Winkless