materials science
Aerogel Harvests Water From Thin Air
A single kilogram of this new aerogel can generate enough drinking water to meet a household's daily needs
Unleashing The Potential Of Putty-Like Gallium
Researchers from South Korea have invented a new method to transform liquid gallium into a more usable paste- or putty-like form.
Boosting The Next Generation Of Batteries
New year, new batteries! Researchers from Hong Kong have proposed a novel design for lithium-sulfur batteries that significantly improves their performance.
Manipulating Materials On The Quantum Scale
With the help of tiny scaffolds called dendrimers, researchers from Japan have developed a new way to precisely control the production of quantum-sized materials.
The Electrifying Effect Of Bending Diamonds
Bending diamond nanoneedles close to their breaking point makes them behave like metals and conduct electricity.
What Happens When You Overcharge A Battery
Understanding what causes dendrites in lithium-ion batteries could help make the ubiquitous technology safer.
AI Boosts Biomaterials Design
Machine learning can now predict the properties of hypothetical materials with great accuracy, paving the way for AI-enabled materials design.
A Strong & Transparent Alternative To Plastic
Instead of non-biodegradable plastic, your next ‘plastic’ bag could be made out of bacterial biofilms.
An A-Peeling Way To Recycle Batteries
Orange peels are an environmentally-friendly alternative to harmful chemicals and high temperatures used in conventional lithium-ion battery recycling processes.
