materials science
Zhao Dongyuan Wins 2016 TWAS-Lenovo Prize
Chinese materials scientist Zhao Dongyuan is the TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize winner for 2016 for discovering new materials that have had an impact on the environment and human health.
Bundled Up Nanorods Detect Pesticides In Water
These silver nanorod bundles make it possible to sensitively and reliably detect pesticides in environmental samples.
A Smart Textile That Moves Like Muscle
This new smart textile can both sense and move in response to a stimulus, just like a human muscle or joint.
This Lithium Ion Battery Heals Itself Like Wolverine
Using carbon nanotubes, researchers have developed a thin, flexible lithium ion battery that can heal itself after breaking.
Graphene Thermoacoustic Speakers Sound Like The Future
Unlike conventional speakers, thermoacoustic speakers do not rely on vibrations to produce sound, and thus do not need bulky acoustic boxes.
French-Japanese Joint Lab To Study Materials Under Extreme Conditions
Institutes from France and Japan have launched a joint laboratory in Sendai, Japan to study the behavior of materials subject to extreme and complex stress.
One-Pot, Two-Step Synthesis For Organic Semiconductors
Scientists in Japan have discovered a simplified method to synthesize sulfur-based organic semiconductors more efficiently.
Scientists Print Ultrathin Circuits Using Metal Nanoparticles
This printing technique can be used to form electronic circuits and thin-film transistors that are one millionth of a meter wide.
Bendable Concrete Doesn’t Crack Under Pressure
Scientists in Singapore have developed a type of bendable concrete that is stronger than regular concrete.
