Materials news, June 2008

Solid electrolyte and silicon anode meet in new type of battery

By combining a solid-state electrolyte with an all-silicon anode, researchers have produced the first silicon all-solid-state battery.

Topological homogenization of metamaterial variability

Bone boost from stem cells and 2D nanoparticles

Novel water-stable, 2D covalent organic framework nanoparticles can direct the differentiation of human stem cells into bone cells.

Novel coating can turn paper into plastic

Researchers have developed a novel coating that can give paper some of the properties of plastic, including enhanced strength and water-resistance.

What really sank the Titanic?