Materials podcasts, January–April 2011

New design could blast 2D solar cells into space

Using computational modeling, researchers have shown that new a design for 2D transition metal dichalcogenide solar cells could double their efficiency.

Strontium stimulates stem cells to form bone

Bioglass nanoparticles containing strontium ions stimulate human-derived stem cells to differentiate into bone-forming cells

Materials Today Innovation Award 2023

Elastomer fibers can stretch to become artificial muscles

Researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.

Biobased polyurethane foams outperform those made from petroleum

Vegetable oils may enable stronger and more eco-friendly sound absorbing materials