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‘Engineered living material’ that decontaminates pollutants from water

Researchers have discovered that the ferroelectric behavior of hafnia is coupled to its surface and can be tuned by changing the surrounding atmosphere,

New material makes data encryption safer

By mining data from X-ray images, researchers have made significant new discoveries about the reactivity of lithium iron phosphate electrodes.

Study shows that polylactic acid films are altered by glucose and ketone bodies

Rechargeable battery with improved operating voltage and energy density

A novel composite, textile-based material uses heat to kill viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side near the user’s skin.

Researchers have developed bio-based adhesive formulations that grow stronger when underwater or exposed to wet conditions.

Researchers have developed a novel catalyst for reducing carbon dioxide by loading silver nanoparticles onto a titanium dioxide support.

By using the fluorescent properties of hexagonal boron nitride, researchers have traced the paths of individual molecules within nanofluidic structures.

Refining the microstructure of the negative graphite electrode in a lithium-ion battery can lead to faster charging times and higher energy density.

Researchers have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products.

Advanced functionalities of non-collinear antiferromagnets

Recycling polyester with just heat, a non-toxic solvent, and a basic household ingredient

Thin-film nanoporous membrane offers sustainable management of wastewater

Inspired by mussels, researchers have developed a new kind of membrane that can separate chemicals within wastewater so effectively they can be reused.

Researchers have discovered that, in the absence of corrosion, lithium forms a 12-sided figure known as a rhombic dodecahedron on electrode surfaces.

adding a bulky cation to a perovskite improves the stability and efficiency of solar cells

Palladium atoms on the surface of a catalyst can remove 90% of unburned methane from natural-gas engine exhaust at both low and high temperatures.

Researchers have shown that a traditional manufacturing tool called metal cutting can be used to determine the properties of metal materials.

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