materials science
Generating Electricity From Temperature Fluctuations
Scientists in Japan have devised a thermoelectric battery that can convert heat into electricity even with a shallow temperature gradient.
The ABC’s Of Stacking Graphene
Japanese scientists have fabricated two types of trilayer graphene with different structures and electrical properties.
Lighting Up Brains And LED Displays
South Korean researchers have fabricated flexible vertical micro-LEDs and used it in optogenetics studies to control the behavior of mice.
7 Award-Winning Female Scientists
To mark the 2018 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we've highlighted seven female scientists who have won international accolades for their research.
A Wearable Battery You Can Fold And Stretch
A team of scientists in Singapore has developed a customizable supercapacitor that can be used as a power source for wearable devices.
Giving NMR A Signal Boost
Scientists have modified the nuclear magnetic resonance method to collect light signals in addition to radio signals, thus broadening the utility of the technology.
Plastic Solar Cells Made Simple
Scientists in Japan and Germany have devised a simple method to fabricate polymer-based solar cells that can efficiently convert sunlight into electricity.
A Glue That’s Sticky Even Under Water
A team of Korean researchers have developed adhesives that allow for reversible binding when wet.
Trace Metals Improve Fuel Cell Stability
Scientists in South Korea have used doped electrode materials with small amounts of metal to improve the chemical stability of fuel cells.
