Coating paper with gold nanoparticles produces a flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices.
26 October 2017
Using a coating of conductive polymer, scientists have come up with a new technique for creating electrically heated clothing such as gloves.
18 October 2017
Using dynamic atomistic simulations, researchers have resolved every ‘jiggle and wiggle’ of atomic motion that underlies metal strength.
17 October 2017
A new 2D film made of polymers and nanoparticles can direct two different non-mixing liquids into a variety of exotic architectures.
17 October 2017
Frictional, structural, and mechanical studies of hind leg femur-tibia joint of katydids reveals novel antifriction and antiwear properties.
11 October 2017Cordelia Sealy
Micrometer-sized particles can be used to stabilize beer foam, and could also lead to the development of advanced functional materials.
10 October 2017
A new study shows that animals spin silk by pulling rather than pushing it out of their bodies, which could improve the processing of synthetic materials.
9 October 2017