Researchers have developed a liquid-metal-filled organogel composite with high electrical conductivity, high stretchability and self-healing properties.
15 March 2023
A new polymer material made from interconnected microscale knots is far tougher than identically structured but unknotted materials.
14 March 2023
Researchers have calculated that 2D ferroelectric materals will bend in response to an electrical stimulus, allowing them to act as a nano-scale switch.
9 March 2023
Researchers have developed a new and improved method for incorporating phase-change materials into construction materials.
7 March 2023
By incorporating bacteria into a hydrogel, researchers have developed a 3D-printable bioink that can mineralize over the course of a few days.
3 March 2023
Using liquid crystalline elastomers, researchers have created smart fabrics that change shape when heated.
28 February 2023
conductive cellulose-based ink for printing 3D stretchable wearable electronics is cheaper and less energy intensive to produce
27 February 2023Cordelia Sealy
lupin hull biowaste could offer a cheap, abundant, and environmentally friendly, feedstock for biomaterials and bioplastics
27 February 2023Cordelia Sealy
Using a metal-organic framework, researchers have created an engineered wood that gets stronger as it absorbs carbon dioxide.
24 February 2023
A new type of polysulfate compound can be used to make polymer film capacitors that can better withstand high heat and electric fields.
22 February 2023
A new chemical vapor deposition technique takes advantage of a 'magic solvent' to produce stronger polymer coatings.
21 February 2023
20 February 2023Laurie Winkless
new cermet inspired by the bricks-and-mortar structure of natural nacre demonstrates promising properties for structural load-bearing applications
14 February 2023Cordelia Sealy
Researchers have designed simple repeating polymer substructures that can be used to build various deformable underwater robots.
8 February 2023
Using a liquid metal alloy, researcers have created an elastic material that is impervious to both gases and liquids.
8 February 2023
Researchers have created a set of computational models for predicting a hydrogel’s structure, mechanical properties and functional performance.
6 February 2023
Researchers have discovered that nanoscale defects and mechanical stress can cause the solid electrolytes in lithium-metal batteries to fail.
3 February 2023
self-sensing, self-healing composite could extend the life of composites used in transport and renewable energy applications
30 January 2023Cordelia Sealy