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By genetically enhancing the intrinsic pyroelectric properties of viruses, researchers pave the way for biodegradable, ultra-sensitive gas sensors and bio-inspired energy harvesters.
A new roadmap plots development trajectories for solid-state batteries as a safer, higher-energy successor to today's lithium-ion batteries. Hybrid solid electrolyte systems emerge as a promising strategy for advancing battery technology and optimizing energy storage solutions.
Researchers develop a new technique for systematically incorporating multiple rare-earth metals into MOFs, allowing precise tuning of properties like magnetism and optics.
Synergistic multilevel graphene-MOF membrane excels in advanced water purification, efficiently filtering a wide range of contaminants.
Novel biomimetic reinforced graphene architecture overcomes mechanical fragility issues that previously hindered scalable fabrication of graphene membranes for selective transport.
Researchers systematically evaluated common techniques for quantifying protein encapsulation in MOFs, finding striking variability and dependence on the method used.
Recent advances allow electronic materials to reshape themselves, leading researchers to envision artificial organisms made of self-assembling, self-repairing electronic modules.
Researchers develop cell membrane-coated magnetic nanoparticles that leverage abilities to both target circulating tumor cells and evade white blood cells, enabling isolation of scarce circulating tumor cells from blood with 10x higher purity.