Inkjet-printed touchscreens gain a third dimension
Inkjet printing techniques have yielded touchscreens that detect finger position and pressure in 3D. This breakthrough promises more intuitive interactions.
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Innovative 3D printing merges electrical cues and shape memory for regenerating bone
Scientists developed novel piezoelectric composite 3D-printed scaffolds with shape memory that significantly improved bone regeneration in rodent models by mimicking electrical properties of natural bone.
Unlocking nature's secrets yields powerful ionic generator
Artificial ion channels computationally designed with biological precision enable new energy harvesting concepts and other applications impossible in nature.
Improving health monitoring with breathable bionic skin
Researchers developed a breathable, bionic skin patch that feels like real skin while continuously tracking biomarkers like glucose levels. This comfortable, multifunctional biosensor could enable personalized health monitoring.
Light-propelled bacteria power highly efficient biohybrid microbots (w/video)
Researchers develop 3D-printed microbots that harness living bacteria as onboard engines to enable wireless control using only structured light patterns.
Shining a light on 4D printed liquid crystals switches colors and transforms shapes
Researchers have 3D printed liquid crystal elastomers with reprogrammable photochromism and photoactuation, allowing remote and precise control over both color change and shape morphing via light irradiation.
Exploring the optoelectronic capabilities of MXene and MBene heterostructures
Research shows vertically stacking distinct 2D materials like MXenes enables precise engineering of electronic and optical properties at interfaces, advancing optoelectronics.
Living hydrogel fibers unveiling a new era of sustainable engineered materials
Researchers develop durable, mechanically robust hydrogel fibers with embedded living bacteria cells using an innovative microfluidic spinning method and synthetic biology techniques for enhanced sustainable materials.