materials science
Robots Of The Future May Not Need Motors
Engineers in Hong Kong have invented an actuating material that could replace motors in robots.
Engineering Blood Vessels Using Shape-Morphing Scaffolds
Researchers have developed a shape-morphing scaffold that can be used to create three-dimensional blood vessel grafts.
Stretchable 3D Printing In High Resolution
Researchers have developed hydrogels that can be 3D printed in high resolution and stretched by up to 1,300 percent.
Overlooked Compound Proves Useful For Photocatalysis
Oxyfluorides, once avoided due to the strong electronegativity of fluorine, have now been found to perform photocatalytic reactions in an exceptional case.
Moulding Clay Into Color-Changing Films
Scientists in Japan have combined clay and dye to create a film that changes color in response to humidity.
Platinum Fuel Cells Made Practical
By incorporating nickel and other metallic elements into platinum catalysts, researchers have enhanced the performance and durability of fuel cells.
Detecting Hydrogen Gas Quickly And Cheaply
Scientists have fabricated a highly selective sensor that can detect hydrogen gas in under five seconds.
Capillary Forces Enhance Lithium Sulfur Batteries
A team of researchers in South Korea has found that capillary forces in carbon nanofibers help prevent electrode degradation in lithium sulfur batteries.
A Porous Material That Remembers Its Shape
Scientists in Japan have created a porous crystal that can change and retain its shape depending on the prevailing conditions.
