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Researchers develop light-responsive metal-organic frameworks that can reversibly adsorb and release salt ions from water when illuminated, showing potential for more sustainable desalination.
Rresearchers report a new liquid templating strategy for engineering highly tunable, durable aerogels. The customizable gels showed improved emi shielding and record oil absorption.
Scientists have developed a two-headed DNA-decorated carbon nanotube biosensor that leverages synergistic effects to identify disease biomarkers like proteins and DNA with record sensitivity, demonstrating applicability in endometriosis, cancer screening, and monkeypox detection.
Researchers use computer models and experiments to enhance carbon nanotubes, creating a more sustainable and efficient way to produce hydrogen peroxide.
Researchers developed a method to assemble 2D nanosheets like MXene in 3D configurations using an infiltrated porous ceramic scaffold. This overcomes nanosheet restacking and may enable advances in energy, electronics, catalysis and more.
Researchers have created a soft artificial skin with liquid metal sensors that mimics human perception of softness and consistency across objects.
Novel double membrane biobattery design inspired by mitochondria achieves high energy density and biocompatibility, enabling advanced implantable devices.
DLP 3D printing of photonic colloidal glasses creates intricately shaped materials with tunable structural color properties. Combining rational design and digital manufacturing opens new possibilities.