Atomic glimpses orient defect engineering
New microscopy techniques now enable direct imaging of atomic defects' electric field polarization, unlocking understanding of defect tuning mechanisms for enhanced electrocatalysis and beyond.
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Liquid metal skins turned into power source for stretchable batteries and devices
Researchers demonstrate a technique to harness electrochemical energy released when the oxide layer on liquid metals reforms after being ruptured. This approach enables new kinds of soft, stretchable batteries and self-powered devices.
Transistor-inspired ultra-sensitive materials heat up advanced data security
Researchers create thermochromic fluorescent materials with unprecedented sensitivity to heat, allowing multi-level encryption of hidden information that is revealed at precise temperatures.
Researchers pioneer ultralight ceramic fibrous aerogels for advanced thermal insulation
Researchers have unveiled groundbreaking ultralight super-insulating ceramic fibre materials to feed the urgent industrial need for advanced insulation in harsh environments, which marks a significant step toward a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.
Revolutionizing computing with ionic transistors
Researchers have created the first-ever 16x16 array of ionic transistors that operate in an aqueous electrolytic solution. This demonstrates the potential of aqueous ionics to enable new low-power, bio-inspired computing modalities.
New terahertz emitters harness natural material properties for nanoscale devices
Researchers have developed efficient terahertz radiation sources by exploiting the innate layered anisotropy of conductive metal oxides, enabling new capabilities for integrated terahertz technologies.
The nanoscale magic of structural colors
Discover the nanoscale science behind nature's vivid structural colors. This article unravels how nanostructures like photonic crystals manipulate light without pigments to generate colors in organisms. Learn how researchers apply these bioinspired designs to develop advanced optical technologies.
Harnessing machine learning in designing soft materials
Discover how machine learning and data-driven approaches are revolutionizing the design of soft materials like polymers and rubbers, making them more efficient and adaptable to various applications.