Predictable assembly of protein building blocks result in a new class of porous materials, with potential uses ranging from efficient fuel storage to practical carbon capture and conversion.
Jun 30th, 2016
Read moreSurface phenomena in ring-shaped topological insulators are just as controllable as those in spheres made of the same material.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Physicists have developed a system that enables them to switch back and forth the adhesion and stiction (static friction) of a water drop on a solid surface.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Theoretical modeling of energy loss in solar cells may lead to more efficient materials to convert sunlight to electricity.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Two chemists will combine their expertise in two distinct fields of chemistry - surface chemistry and metal-organic chemistry - to create new catalysts that guide molecular transformations.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Towards eco-friendly industrial-scale hydrogen production.
Jun 29th, 2016
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New metal nanomesh leads to super stretchable and transparent gold electrodes that don't wear out.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Inexpensive method allows synthesis of a tiny solar cell that pumps out fuel.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Templates allow for materials with deliberate sizes and shapes for solar cells and electricity generation from waste heat.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Scientists review how we are matching - or exceeding - nature's ability to make strong, tough lightweight structural materials.
Jun 29th, 2016
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The neglect of fundamental research into perovskites in favor of close focus on its solar applications has left holes in basic knowledge about the material itself.
Jun 29th, 2016
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A combination of advanced signal processing and magnetic layer stacking promises to increase hard drive capacity and reliability.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Tired of running out of charge on your smartphone? The hunt is on for a longer-lasting battery.
Jun 29th, 2016
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Gels made up of nanoparticles hold together due to their electrostatic interactions and collapse with agitation.
Jun 28th, 2016
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Scientists describe the ability to use graphene's tension as a sort of mediator between vibrational modes, allowing for direct energy transfer from one frequency to another.
Jun 28th, 2016
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Liquid metal transforms solid alloy into pore-filled structure that could be used in future batteries.
Jun 28th, 2016
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