Tunable color hydrogel enables multistage encryption
New hydrogel combines structural color from self-assembled polymer layers with tunable fluorescence for enhanced information security through multistage encryption.
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New hydrogel combines structural color from self-assembled polymer layers with tunable fluorescence for enhanced information security through multistage encryption.
Soft materials and magnetic fields enable a new generation of dexterous, fast-moving microrobotic joints for complex object manipulation tasks.
A new technique called optofluidic crystallithography uses a laser to rapidly grow patterned single-crystal halide perovskites with unprecedented control over morphology, composition, and defect levels.
Researchers have developed untethered magnetic soft actuators that mimic biological structures for ultrafast, precise motions while maintaining impact resistance.
Scientists have developed a new light-controlled fluorescent ink that enables unbreakable anti-counterfeiting protection through secure multicolor printing inside polymer films.
An innovative modular assembly strategy enables the creation of mesoporous materials with highly customized functionalities by precisely integrating multiple tailored nanocrystal components.
Researchers develop 'acoustic fabrics' that can actively control sound, paving the way for dynamic, noise-canceling curtains, wallpaper, and clothing.
Nanostructured crystals revolutionize optics, acoustics, electronics and magnetics through precise wave manipulation, driving groundbreaking technological advancements.