Nano matters

New material in a state over quantum spin liquid

A newly synthesized compound has helped scientists understand the elusive quantum spin liquid state, but also raised questions as well.

Snake vision sees way to soft pyroelectric materials

Inspired by snake vision, researchers have developed a mathematical model that reveals how to convert soft structures into pyroelectric materials.

Microscope helps synthesize nanographene from the bottom up

Researchers have shown they can synthesize nanographene by removing hydrogen from organic molecules with an atomic force microscope.

The tribovoltaic effect

A strong, lightweight, and damping cermet material with a nacre-like ultrafine 3D interpenetrated architecture

3D printing of living structural biocomposites

Structural batteries: Advances, challenges and perspectives

Self-therapeutic nanomaterials: Applications in biology and medicine