Tungsten-based nanoparticles promise more efficient and greener lubricants.
27 July 2016Cordelia Sealy
Scientists have unveiled a new method for uniting light-capturing photonic nanomaterials and high-efficiency metal catalysts.
26 July 2016
A new 3D printing process can produce lightweight, strong and super-elastic metallic nanostructured materials with unprecedented scalability.
26 July 2016
cleaner fuel for transportation using hydrogen fuel from water and better energy storage from zinc batteries
22 July 2016Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have produced enhanced 'rivet graphene' by adding carbon nanotubes and carbon spheres encasing iron nanoparticles.
22 July 2016
An atom-thick membrane made of molybdenum disulphide has helped produce the most effective osmotic power system yet.
20 July 2016
Scientists at NASA have developed a mirror made from carbon nanotubes embedded in an epoxy resin for use in a satellite telescope.
20 July 2016
Scientists have reported a record thermoelectric performance in rarely-studied bismuth-based Zintl phases.
19 July 2016
Scientists have combined graphene with molybdenum disulfide to create an atomically-thin transistor.
15 July 2016
Scientists have discovered that the wettability and adhesion of graphene can be controlled by doping it with metals and polymers.
14 July 2016
Treating lithium-rich cathode materials with carbon dioxide to create surface oxygen vacancies can improve their energy storage capacity.
14 July 2016
Scientists have developed a new method for determining how well artificial photosynthesis materials will weather harsh environments.
13 July 2016
By integrating graphene with two other nanomaterials, scientists have produced a simple, compact and high-speed voltage-controlled oscillator.
13 July 2016
New Editor-in-Chief for Materials Today's sister title
8 July 2016
A new silicon-based nanomaterial can be used to stimulate individual nerve cells and manipulate the behavior of muscles and organs.
8 July 2016
Scientists have discovered the cause of a ‘traffic jam’ of ions that can slow down the charging and discharging of lithium-ion batteries.
5 July 2016