materials science
Safe Electrolytes For Bendable Batteries
Scientists have developed flexible batteries that can use saline solution and cellular fluids as electrolyte solutions.
Rough Surfaces Boost Solar Cell Performance
Using an inexpensive method to make the surface of solar cells rougher, scientists in Japan have created efficient solar panels that do not require antireflective coatings.
Cha Hyung Joon Receives Inventor Of The Year Award
For his invention of a tissue adhesive inspired by mussels, Professor Cha Hyung Joon from POSTECH was conferred the Inventor Of The Year Award.
Growing Nearly Perfect Graphene At Scale
Using copper foils as a substrate for carbon deposition, scientists in Korea and China have devised an inexpensive technique to grow large graphene sheets
Crystal Stretches And Shrinks Under Light
Scientists in Japan have invented a flexible material that changes its ability to absorb carbon dioxide when exposed to light.
How Materials Fracture At The Atomic Level
By observing the movement of atoms in a material's surface, researchers now understand how materials fracture under stress.
Stretching The Performance Of Silicon Batteries
Scientists in Korea have incorporated molecular pulley binders into lithium ion batteries to enhance their capacity and durability.
Hydrogel Enables Light-Controlled Cell Release
A light-responsive hydrogel has allowed scientists to control the release of cells into a 3D environment by simply using light.
Flexible Electronics Inspired By Plants
A plant stem has inspired researchers to develop a versatile aerogel that could be used in bendable devices.
