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Visualizing heat flow in bamboo reveals its natural structure and thermal properties, enabling the development of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings. The study aims to reduce carbon emissions by using renewable materials like bamboo, which can help mitigate climate change.
Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute have improved a method for small angle X-ray scattering to investigate fibre orientation in composites, enabling faster analysis with conventional X-ray tubes. This innovation has potential applications in medicine and security.
Researchers created a new fundamental unit of polymers called bundlemers, which can be customized and linked to create rigid, self-assembling chains. These bundles have surprising stiffness and potential applications in industries such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, and aerospace.
Researchers at Ohio State University created a method to keep the collective behavior of oxygen isotopes moving long enough for scientists to study it well. This enables the understanding of the structure around oxygen and allows the creation of better materials, such as stronger glass and ceramics.
Physicists have discovered a way to convert oscillations into thermal energy, creating ultra-light soundproofing materials that can filter out interfering frequencies. The technology has potential applications in various industries, including architecture, aircraft construction, and automotive engineering.
A team of physicists and engineers measured the tensile strengths of individual structure-defined single-walled carbon nanotubes, finding that their strength depends on both the chiral angle and diameter. The study provides a fundamental insight into developing super-strong and ultra-lightweight materials.
Quanex IG Systems has licensed a low-cost method to produce insulating material from Oak Ridge National Laboratory, enabling improved thermal insulation performance in building products. The technology reduces energy consumption and generates less waste, making it an attractive solution for the industry.
Scientists have created a way to fully characterize the dynamics of antiferromagnetic materials, enabling faster electronic devices. The approach uses light-based measurement methods and provides unprecedented speeds.
Researchers have developed a polymer that self-destructs upon activation, using low-temperature stability to break apart quickly. The material has been used in a rigid-winged glider and nylon-like parachute fabric for airborne delivery, and its potential applications include environmental sensors and building materials.
Researchers at UTSA are developing indestructible cells that can dissipate energy during earthquakes without deforming or requiring repairs. The new architectural materials could reduce structural steel costs, be lightweight, and absorb high levels of energy.
Researchers have developed a method to test building material samples for signs of high-enriched uranium (HEU) use. The technique involves analyzing small core samples using hardware similar to radiation dosimeter badges.
Paleoproterozoic dolomites confirm direct sea water deposition and dominate Proterozoic oceans, revolutionizing our understanding of Precambrian marine systems. Researchers at Kazan University used various methods to study sedimentation, finding preserved ooids and bacterial structures supporting primary dolomite formation.
UTA researcher Surendra Shah has been inducted into the Academy of Athens for his work on making concrete production more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. His research focuses on nanomaterial applications to improve the use of composite materials and reduce carbon footprint.
University of Illinois engineers found that adding salt to water triggers a multistep assembly process, allowing for complex architectures and reconfigurable materials. This discovery may enable the development of new technologies such as solar cells and catalysis.
Rutgers engineers created flexible, lightweight materials that change shape with temperature, enabling better shock absorption and morphing airplane or drone wings. The materials can be reshaped and returned to their original form on demand, opening up possibilities for soft robotics, tiny implantable biomedical devices, and more.
Engineered living materials use living cells as scaffolds to create composite materials with unprecedented control and versatility. The team engineered a bacterium to attach nanomaterials to its cell surface, creating stable hybrid living materials with emergent properties.
Researchers at Berkeley Lab develop method to turn ordinary semiconducting materials into quantum machines, exhibiting extraordinary electronic behavior. The discovery could help revolutionize industries aiming for energy-efficient electronic systems and provide platform for exotic new physics.
Researchers developed a virtual frame technique that enables ordinary digital cameras to capture millions of frames per second for several seconds while maintaining high spatial resolution. This allows for the direct imaging of dynamic cracks as they form, enabling the study of fracture toughness and properties of construction materials.
Global warming is causing a rise in sea travel through the Arctic, posing risks to naval vessels due to extreme cold. Professor Tan and his team are researching composite materials to improve their strength and integrity at low temperatures.
A new study suggests that the 'cooking' of ancient organic material created Titan's thick nitrogen atmosphere. The research, led by Dr. Kelly Miller, proposes that approximately half of the nitrogen atmosphere could result from this process.
Researchers at Kanazawa University found that manipulating dislocations can control the ductility of pearlite, making it more resistant to shearing stress. This breakthrough could lead to new materials for constructing buildings and bridges that can withstand stronger earthquakes.
A Texas A&M engineering team uses machine learning and AI to develop an autonomous framework for discovering new materials. The system can adaptively pick the best models to find optimal materials, reducing the time and cost of research.
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed porous lightweight materials that approach theoretical maximum stiffness, outperforming traditional truss-based structures. These novel plate-lattice materials are stiffer, stronger, and more efficient than their counterparts, opening up new possibilities for various applications.
Researchers from the University of Sydney develop a new X-ray method called X-ray rheography, which allows scientists to see flowing grains within opaque materials. The technique uses Sudoku-style puzzle-solving to gather information and has helped uncover unique patterns and waves in granular flows.
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have discovered new materials that can convert sunlight and CO2 into building blocks for liquid fuels. These materials mimic the process of photosynthesis in green plants, offering a promising approach for recycling CO2.
A University of Melbourne researcher has developed an organic, non-combustible and lightweight cladding core using ceramic particles activated by electrical cable insulation. This breakthrough material has been tested to withstand temperatures of 750 degrees Celsius and achieves Australian and International Standards on combustibility.
Researchers developed a Computer-Aided Material Design (CAMaD) system that extracts information related to fabrication processes and material structures and properties, enabling the summarization of knowledge from thousands of scientific articles in a single chart. This allows for rationalizing and expediting material design.
Researchers at Siberian Federal University have created a new class of two-dimensional materials called circulenes, which exhibit high stability, symmetry, and optical properties. These materials show promise for nanoelectronics applications, including solar cells and organic LEDs, with advantages over traditional materials like silicon.
Researchers at MIT have developed a self-healing material that can grow, strengthen and repair itself by reacting with carbon dioxide from the air. The material, made from a polymer and chloroplasts, becomes stronger as it incorporates the carbon.
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences found that a strong chemical bond between the apical cation and oxygen in cuprate compounds impacts superconductivity temperature. This discovery sheds light on key component of complicated phenomena in cuprates, opening up new avenue for materials design.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory induced a 2D material to cannibalize itself, forming new nanostructures. The discovery provides insights into designing 2D materials for fast-charging energy storage and electronic devices.
Scientists develop a new assembly strategy to mimic the hierarchical structure of natural materials, resulting in high-performance composites with excellent damage tolerance. The proposed approach is eco-friendly, scalable, and programmable.
The Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) has reached a record power level of 1.3 megawatts, achieving 94 percent accelerator beam availability. This milestone establishes a new baseline for operation and paves the way for researchers to conduct faster analyses using neutrons on various materials.
The Center for the Science of Synthesis Across Scales (CSSAS) brings together researchers to understand how molecular interactions control assembly and create new materials with revolutionary properties. The research focuses on protein-based building blocks, inorganic nanoparticles, and hierarchical synthesis.
Assistant Professor Madhab Neupane has discovered a new material with multiple quantum properties, which could become the foundation for quantum computers and long-lasting memory devices. The discovery is expected to increase computing power and reduce energy consumption for electronics.
Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have created a new process to produce highly functionalized organochlorosilanes, ideal crosslinkers for various applications. The process enables the production of inorganic-organic hybrid materials with unique properties.
The ARDITEC project from the University of Seville has developed an open-source computing tool to calculate CO2 emissions in each phase of a building project. This allows for a global picture of a building's carbon footprint and informs sustainable construction decisions.
Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a new approach to create soft, porous materials with controlled porosity. By controlling the self-assembly of molecules, they were able to form an ultralight aerogel with permanent porosity, opening up potential applications in building insulation, energy storage and aerospace technologies.
Researchers at NIST have developed a new material for making nickels that is 40% less expensive to produce, reducing the cost of materials from seven cents to five cents per coin. The new design uses an integrated computational materials engineering framework and advanced alloys to achieve this cost reduction.
Researchers have discovered a new tungsten boride that surpasses the widely used 'pobedit' material in terms of hardness and fracture toughness. The new compound, WB5, can be synthesized at normal pressure and has potential applications in various fields including drilling and machine building.
A new study finds that Vancouver's construction cycle is leading to increased emissions, even with energy-efficient new homes. The study estimates that new single-family home construction will result in one to three million tonnes of added emissions between 2017-2050.
Researchers at DESY's PETRA III facility have created a novel, ultra-strong bio-material made from cellulose nanofibres. The material boasts exceptional tensile stiffness of 86 GPa and strength of 1.57 GPa, outperforming steel and even dragline spider silk.
Researchers explore creating self-assembling microscopic particles to manufacture materials in space with tailored nanostructures. The ability to create self-assembling and potentially self-repairing materials could be key to surviving deep space destinations.
Scientists at Lomonosov Moscow State University developed a new material that can detect oxalate ions in food products, even at low concentrations. The material uses a dye agent to identify the presence of harmful ions, making it a highly sensitive tool for monitoring food safety.
Researchers have created a new material made from specially arranged nano-sized cellulose fibers that surpasses steel in strength. The material's unique structure and organization have led to significant improvements in its mechanical properties, making it suitable for various load-bearing applications.
Researchers at NIST have combined wood pulp and dried-up pieces of an invasive exotic pest to form a new composite material that is flexible, sustainable, nontoxic, and UV light-reflective. The material could be used in various applications, including food packaging, biomedical devices, and building construction.
Researchers have designed and synthesized molecules that can interact together to assemble complex molecular structures at the nanoscale. By mimicking biological self-assembly processes, chemists can learn new methods of chemical synthesis for nano/micro-structures.
Research reveals that green roof species arrive by hitching lifts on birds or riding air currents, underscoring the importance of adapting soil biology to these environments. The study recommends improving soil engineering to ensure long-term sustainability and encourages further research to connect green roofs to ground-level soils.
A Yale-led study found that GDP remains linked to metal use even as affluence grows, with a 1% rise in GDP increasing the nation's metal footprint by 1.9%. This challenges the long-held theory that metal use plateaus when GDP reaches $15,000 per person.
A new process enables 3D biofabrication of hollow and complex objects with excellent fidelity, facilitating the development of sustainable materials and biomedical applications. The method uses superhydrophobic interfaces to engineer bacterial access to oxygen in three dimensions.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method to identify the presence of radioactive materials like uranium and plutonium in building materials. The technique uses brick samples to detect the presence of these materials and can be done in days, not weeks.
Researchers from Graz University of Technology have developed a holistic solution using geopolymer concrete to resist microbial induced concrete corrosion (MICC), a common issue in wastewater treatment facilities. This approach has shown promising results in reducing the lifespan of damaged systems and extending their service life.
The Lehigh University team is building a new High Pressure Spatial chemical vapor deposition (HPS-CVD) reactor to create new materials with extreme conditions. The device will enable the growth of III-nitride and oxynitride semiconductors, paving the way for sustainable energy solutions and innovative technologies.
Researchers found naturally occurring circular rotation in an atomic monolayer crystal of tungsten diselenide, a promising candidate for valleytronics. Controlling this rotation could provide a stable mechanism to carry and store information. The discovery opens possibilities for creating rotors at the molecular scale.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a novel method to create supertough renewable plastic with improved manufacturability. Quantum computers are expected to use dramatically less energy than current supercomputers, reducing energy usage by more than one million kilowatt hours.
An international team has developed a new approach to produce complex materials from simple organic building blocks through self-organization. The researchers successfully created a semiregular 3.4.6.4 tessellation with large hexagonal meshes, exhibiting unusual properties and potential applications.
Researchers from Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed a new insulating material using microscopic bubbles, creating an ultra-insulating brick called Aerobrick. This innovation outperforms traditional insulation methods by up to 35%.
Researchers at Technical University of Munich use biofilms to guide microorganisms in creating tailor-made templates for new materials. This process utilizes light, heat, and other stimuli to control the movement of microbes, enabling the creation of complex networks with natural structures.
Researchers found glacial polish is a thin, deposited layer that helps explain its resistance to weathering. It can influence glacier speed and provide an archive for dating the material.
A new study by U.S. and Chinese scientists found that coal ash from high-uranium deposits in China contains radiation levels 43 times higher than UN safety standards. The use of such ash in residential building materials is not suitable due to potential human health risks.