Inks made from 2D materials like graphene can be coated onto a polyester fabric in a simple dyeing process to produce electronic components.
30 May 2019
Chinese researchers offer a simple route to bandgap engineering
30 May 2019Laurie Winkless
hierarchical structure of horse's hoof inspires energy-absorbing, impact-resistant materials
29 May 2019Cordelia Sealy
Cardiac patch that can be placed directly onto the heart for treatment of heart disease
29 May 2019Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have developed a machine-learning algorithm that can accurately predict the mechanical properties of metal organic frameworks.
28 May 2019
researchers have developed an alternative to plastic in the form of a recyclable composite made from graphite and cellulose extracted from wood pulp
28 May 2019Cordelia Sealy
quasiparticles detected experimentally for the first time
24 May 2019Laurie Donaldson
A novel coating can promote droplet formation and shedding in low-surface-tension fluids, thereby improving heat transfer.
24 May 2019
A new polymer coating for battery cathodes can improve the electronic and ionic conductivity of a battery while also improving its safety.
23 May 2019
Scientists have discovered that applying strain to 2D materials such as doped-graphene could increase their critical superconducting temperature.
23 May 2019
A novel a bowl-shaped electrode catalyst with 'hot edges' can efficiently convert carbon dioxide into carbon-based fuels and chemicals.
23 May 2019
A novel foam made primarily from cellulose nanocrystals works better than Styrofoam for insulation.
22 May 2019
Scientists have discovered a new layered ferromagnetic semiconductor, a material that could find use in next-generation electronic technologies.
22 May 2019
The four-month accelerator, offering $50,000 in funding, is now accepting applications - apply before 30th May
21 May 2019
Studying mayonnaise when it spins can help characterize the interface between an elastic-plastic material and a light material under acceleration.
21 May 2019
Researchers are replacing trial and error with computational methods to more readily reveal promising new compositions
20 May 2019
A glue extracted from mussels and bio-active peptide molecules can help repair damaged nerves
20 May 2019
A novel nano-container can take up hydrophobic compounds of various sizes and shapes in water and then release them in response to light.
20 May 2019
Scientists have used extremely high pressures and temperatures to dope nanodiamonds with elements such as silicon and argon.
17 May 2019
Scientists have developed a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again into new materials of any color, shape or form.
17 May 2019
Now open for Original Research and Review article submission.
16 May 2019Stewart Bland
By making an ultra-pure version of boron nitride, researchers have been able to provide the first measurements of its predicted high thermal conductivity.
16 May 2019
‘Lifelike’ material with artificial metabolism made from DNA
16 May 2019Laurie Donaldson
Gold builds impossible biocages
15 May 2019David Bradley
Using supercomputers, researchers are identifying the best combination of cobalt oxides and transition metals for converting heat to electricity.
15 May 2019
3D bioprinting of entangled artificial organs
14 May 2019David Bradley
Hydrogen binds to 2D, all-carbon graphene quicker than predicted
14 May 2019David Bradley
A biodegradable implant encourages the natural repair of broken bones using heat
13 May 2019
Calling Early Career Researchers attending ChinaNANO.
13 May 2019
Inspired by the skin of cephalopods such as squid, engineers have developed a new composite material that can trap or release heat as desired.
13 May 2019
Researchers have developed a new protective layer for carbon nanotubes that can protect them from environmental contamination.
13 May 2019
A new algorithm that can accurately predict the mechanical behavior of glass at different temperatures could aid the discovery of new materials.
13 May 2019
By finding a way to untangle polymer chains, researchers have managed to produce thin polymer films that can conduct heat.
10 May 2019
Researchers have shown that water in pores can slow the motion of charges in organic semiconductors and found a way to prevent this happening.
10 May 2019
A new study proposes that single photons can interact with each other on graphene surfaces, suggesting new designs for optical quantum computers.
9 May 2019
Canadian researchers say that their device could find multiple uses in snowy environments
9 May 2019Laurie Winkless
Polymer foam offers potential route to practical solar desalination
9 May 2019Laurie Winkless
Novel spray-on polymer coatings cause ice to fall away from large surfaces with just the force of a light breeze, or often the weight of the ice itself.
8 May 2019
Researchers have calculated that applying an oscillating voltage should cause the electrons in graphene to flow like a liquid.
8 May 2019
In Cooper pair insulators, pairs of electrons are held in check by repulsive interactions between them, not by any disorder in the atomic lattice.
7 May 2019
Liquid-impregnated surfaces that comprise a specially textured surface and a liquid lubricant can help thicker materials to slide without sticking.
7 May 2019
one-pot synthesis produces Au nanoparticles with porous shells of tiny CeO2 nanoparticles of varying thickness for catalysis and plasmonics
2 May 2019Cordelia Sealy
Genomics and protein properties of bagworm silk for biomimetics
2 May 2019David Bradley
Repeatedly stretching hydrogels in a water bath aligns their nanofibers, producing a strong, soft and hydrated material that resists breakdown or fatigue.
1 May 2019
Bioglass nanoparticles containing strontium ions stimulate human-derived stem cells to differentiate into bone-forming cells
1 May 2019Cordelia Sealy