carbon fiber reinforced composite combined with piezoelectric nanoparticles acts as a self-powered sensor to detect stress and damage
28 July 2023Cordelia Sealy
intrinsic dielectric breakdown of polymers is associated with voids known as free volume elements (FVEs)
28 July 2023Cordelia Sealy
polymer-coated liquid metal EGaIn particle electrodes and interconnects for stretchable displays, multilayer pressure sensors, and soft artificial fingers
27 July 2023Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have shown that molecular crystals shaped like an octopus could be used to capture the radioactve iodine in nucelar waste.
27 July 2023
Researchers have found a way to use aluminum foil to create solid-state batteries with a higher energy density and greater stability.
26 July 2023
Researchers have shown that it is possible to imbue bulk 3D graphite with physical properties similar to graphite’s 2D counterpart, graphene.
26 July 2023
For the first time, scientists have witnessed pieces of metal crack then fuse back together without any human intervention.
25 July 2023
Two-step process helps wood to withstand combustion
25 July 2023Laurie Winkless
Researchers have shown that a traditional manufacturing tool called metal cutting can be used to determine the properties of metal materials.
24 July 2023
Containers with nanotextured interior walls can keep volatile organic compounds from accumulating on the surfaces of stored nanomaterials.
24 July 2023
Novel triboelectric generator can power satellite communication system in harsh conditions
21 July 2023Laurie Winkless
Halide perovskite nanocrystals grown on-site with precise control over location
21 July 2023Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have developed a method for processing cholesteric liquid crystals into micrometer-sized spherical particles.
20 July 2023
Researchers have developed a liquid nanofoam that can provide effective protection against impacts and also regain its original shape.
20 July 2023
A new thermoelectric cooler made from a metallic alloy boasts a much higher cooling power and efficiency than current thermoelectric units.
19 July 2023
A novel titanium oxide nanofilament can not only harness sunlight to produce hydrogen by splitting water but can do so for months at a time.
19 July 2023
Recycling a common plastic using electricity and some chemistry
18 July 2023Laurie Donaldson
Printing 3D solid objects at room temperature in a single step using metallic gel
18 July 2023Laurie Donaldson
For the first time, researchers have been able to to synthesize a topological semimetal made of platinum, tin and iron as a thin film.
17 July 2023
Researchers have found a way to make thin films of an exciting new nickel oxide superconductor that are free of extended defects.
17 July 2023
Researchers have created a cloak made of silica and aluminum that can cool an electric vehicle when it's hot and warm it when it's cold.
14 July 2023
Researchers have shown that adding a simple sugar to the electrolyte of a flow battery can improve its longevity and capacity.
14 July 2023
Researchers have developed a bioplastic made from spirulina cells that is both stronger than previous versions and can degrade in a backyard compost bin.
13 July 2023
Using high-powered X-rays and machine learning, researchers have developed a method for visualizing intricate nanotextures in thin-film materials.
12 July 2023
Researchers have unexpectedly discovered that ions conduct faster than electrons in conjugated polymers.
12 July 2023
A new technique allows individual halide perovskite nanocrystals to be grown exactly where they are needed on a surface.
11 July 2023
Researchers have developed a metallic gel that is highly electrically conductive and can be used to print 3D solid objects at room temperature.
10 July 2023
A novel mathematical algorithm can predict the crystal structure of any material just based on knowledge of the atoms that make it up.
10 July 2023
A speedy new method for predicting cement durability uses computer vision to measure the behavior of water droplets on cement surfaces.
7 July 2023
Using nanosheets with a perovskite crystal structure, researchers have developed a dielectric capacitor with the highest energy density ever recorded.
7 July 2023
Researchers have developed a 'one-pot’, catalyst-free process for creating porous organic polymers.
6 July 2023
A novel method for testing the puncture reistance of materials at small scales can also predict the resistance at larger scales in real-world situations.
5 July 2023
Researchers have developed capillary-controlled robotic flapping fins to create switchable optical and infrared light multipixel displays.
5 July 2023
Researchers have developed a multifunctional composite polymer coating with both radiative and non-radiative cooling capacity.
4 July 2023
Researchers used rotating magnets to induce magnetic nanoparticles to form chiral structures and then transferred this chirality to other materials.
4 July 2023
Researchers have combined molecular gastronomy with biodegradable materials to create environmentally friendly nanocomposite-based sensors.
3 July 2023
Scientists have developed a fluorine-based electrolyte that can protect lithium-metal batteries against performance decline.
3 July 2023