A new patterning process can fabricate electrically-conductive features as small as 4nm onto individual graphene oxide sheets.
27 October 2015
A new anti-fouling coating for steel can make it stronger, safer and more durable.
26 October 2015
A novel dielectric film has a similar refractive index to air but is strong enough to be incorporated into electronic and photonic devices.
23 October 2015
Circular nanohoops containing both carbon and nitrogen atoms represent a new class of organic semiconductor.
23 October 2015
A new tri-lab consortium in the US will aim to design new solid-state materials for storing hydrogen gas.
21 October 2015
Using a new concept for designing catalysts, scientists have developed a more effective platinum-based catalyst for fuel cells.
20 October 2015
improving the stability of quantum dots by chemically altering their surface in an environmentally benign way
19 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
Scientists have created a novel, environmentally-friendly flame retardant derived from the neurotransmitter dopamine.
16 October 2015
improving solar cells performance by cooling in sunlight
15 October 2015Laurie Donaldson
A novel materials-by-design approach can lead to the development of nanocellulose materials with better mechanical properties.
9 October 2015
A unique and novel type of nanoribbon could enhance the efficiency of organic solar cells.
9 October 2015
A new type of anode made from mushrooms could lead to lithium-ion batteries that increase capacity with repeated charging.
5 October 2015
Scientists have developed artificial microflowers that self-assemble in water and mimic the natural blooming process.
2 October 2015
1 October 2015Zara Preston
Materials Today now invites researchers to propose projects that fit within the scope of the Grand Challenge.
1 October 2015Baptiste Gault
Atomically thin sheets of hybrid perovskites represent the first 2D semiconductors made from ionic materials.
1 October 2015