A 3D printing technique can produce intricate structures from a novel, stiff material made from seaweed-derived alginate and graphene oxide.
26 November 2018
A macroporous hydrogel made by combining gelatin microgels with an enzyme can allow the passage of cells through it to aid wound healing.
26 November 2018
Liquid crystals can template the formation of arrays of polymer nanofibers to produce coatings that are sticky, repellent, insulating or light emitting.
22 November 2018
By combining epoxy with graphene foam, scientists have produced a stiff, conductive composite material for electronic applications.
21 November 2018
Find out the recipients of the 2018 Extreme Mechanics Letters Young Investigator Award.
20 November 2018
Giant Panda's tooth enamel recovers its micro- and nano-structure and geometry to counteract the early stages of damage
20 November 2018Cordelia Sealy
A 3D, cross-linked polymer sponge that attaches to the anode in lithium metal batteries can help prevent the formation of dendrites.
20 November 2018
Sheikhi and colleagues propose a novel micromanufacturing method to produce injectable microporous GelMA made up of annealable microbeads.
19 November 2018Naomi C Paxton
Scientists have dramatically improved the response of graphene to light by self-assembling a mesh of polymer nanowires that conduct electricity.
19 November 2018
By incorporating a network of elastic additives, chemical engineers have increased the flexibility of a conventional organic photovoltaic material.
16 November 2018
Scientists have adapted a cryogenic electron microscopy imaging technique to obtain an image of atomic-scale structure in a synthetic polymer.
16 November 2018
A new charge-storing system made from porous conducting polymer films on densely-twisted yarns can be easily integrated into clothing.
15 November 2018
Using a phase-change material, engineers have developed a novel film for the windows in buildings that can reject 70% of the sun's incoming heat.
14 November 2018
A MOF modified with an iron peroxide compound can separate ethylene from ethane while consuming far less energy than existing techniques.
9 November 2018
Researchers have used a mussel-inspired polymer to produce graphene-based liquid crystalline fibers with impressive mechanical and electrical properties.
9 November 2018
3D printing of complex origami assemblages for reconfigurable structures
6 November 2018David Bradley
Electronic skin that heals itself after damage just like human skin could now be possible, according to new research.
2 November 2018Cordelia Sealy