materials science
Four Researchers From Asia Receive L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards
The L’Oréal-UNESCO International Awards For Women in Science acknowledge outstanding women who are pushing the frontiers of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Sodium May Replace Lithium In Rechargeable Batteries
Combining computational and experimental approaches, scientists in Japan have identified a compound that boosts sodium-ion battery performance.
What Doesn’t Break This Hydrogel Makes It Stronger
Mimicking how natural muscles become stronger under strain, researchers in Japan have developed a hydrogel that becomes stronger and stiffer upon repeated stretching.
When Two Semiconductors Are Better Than One
By combining two different semiconducting compounds, researchers have developed a catalyst that generates hydrogen fuel from nitrogen monoxide.
A ‘House Of Cards’ For Efficient Catalysis
Scientists in South Korea have developed a material that efficiently splits water to generate renewable energy.
Making Flexible Screens That Won’t Crack
Researchers have developed transparent and flexible displays for electronic devices by controlling the distance and interaction between organic polymer chains.
The Secret To The Strength Of Pearlite
Researchers in Japan have found the principles that grant pearlite its strength and ductility, which could pave the way for stronger construction materials.
Turning Emissions Into Electricity
Carbon dioxide could become a potent energy source thanks to technology developed by researchers in South Korea and the US.
Catalyzing A Path Towards ‘Greener’ Plastics
Manganese dioxide crystals are ideal catalysts for synthesizing renewable polymers, say researchers from Japan.
