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New study stretches rubber to form battery electrolyte

Researchers have formulated a rubber electrolyte with superior ionic conductivity, mechanical properties and electrochemical stability.

New model learns how to inflate 3D shapes

Researchers have developed a platform that uses machine learning to program the transformation of 2D stretchable materials into specific 3D shapes.

Swell new microscopy method captures true state of battery layer

Researchers have produced the first high-resolution images of the solid-electrolyte interphase in its natural squishy state.

Hairy cellulose nanoparticles capture chemotherapy drugs

Researchers have developed hairy cellulose nanocrystals that can capture off-target chemotherapy drugs to prevent tissue damage.

Researchers create world's longest flexible fiber battery

Researchers have developed the world’s longest flexible fiber lithium-ion battery, which can be woven into fabrics.

Composite Structures Board Member Prof. Leng Jinsong elected Academician of the Chinese Academy of Science