Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a world-leading structural battery that can halve the weight of laptops and make mobile phones as thin as credit cards. The battery has increased its stiffness, allowing it to be used in vehicles, increasing their driving range by up to 70 percent on a single charge.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 10, 2024
Researchers developed a new type of temperature-adaptive radiative cooling device with improved performance, reducing solar absorptance by 7.54% and increasing emissivity by 13.3%. This advancement holds promise for optimizing energy use and advancing sustainable thermal management solutions.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 4, 2024
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh receive a $251,981 DARPA award to design more effective underwater adhesives inspired by mussels. They aim to optimize molecular-level properties for strengthened underwater infrastructure and fluidic environments.
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A new mechanism uses common building materials to absorb or radiate heat, reducing the need for air conditioning and heaters. This passive approach can save energy and is particularly beneficial for low-income communities with limited access to cooling and heating systems.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalCell Reports Physical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 9, 2024
A new deep learning-based inverse design method allows for the optimization of complex acoustic metamaterials, reducing noise pollution while maintaining ventilation. The approach enables ultra-broadband sound attenuation across various peak frequencies.
SourcePusan National University·JournalEngineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 8, 2024
Physicists at European XFEL have made comprehensive observations of ionisation processes in warm dense matter. The team observed how quickly copper transforms into the exotic state of ionised WDM to become transparent to X-rays.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateAug 8, 2024
Liheng Cai, a UVA engineering professor, has received a $1.9 million NIH grant to create advanced biomaterials that can be used to repair living tissues and build organ structures. His lab aims to develop polymers that mimic human biology and integrate healthy cells into the human body.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateAug 5, 2024
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Researchers have discovered a new connection between the nanoscale features of a piezoelectric material and its macroscopic properties, providing a new approach to designing smaller electromechanical devices. The mesoscale structures reveal a complex tile-like pattern that aligns dipoles in a specific way under an electric field.
SourceRice University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 1, 2024
Researchers at UMBC have created a new material for storing energy in devices, outperforming traditional lithium-ion batteries. The material uses twisted single-walled carbon nanotubes to store up to three times more energy per unit mass than advanced batteries.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 26, 2024
A new study links various soft material behaviors, revealing a critical parameter called the brittility factor that simplifies failure behavior. This finding helps engineers design better materials for future challenges.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2024
The layered multiferroic material nickel iodide (NiI2) has been found to have greater magnetoelectric coupling than any known material of its kind, making it a prime candidate for technology advances. This property could enable the creation of magnetic computer memories that are compact, energy-efficient and can be stored and retrieved...
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2024
Boris Yakobson aims to transform the future of advanced materials through Rice University research. His projects focus on developing predictive synthesis models and automating the search for new materials, with applications in energy and electronics.
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Research using a novel microscopic technique reveals that gold nanoparticles' lethality to cancer cells is more complex than previously thought. Smaller nanoparticles can regenerate and divide after initial stress, while larger star-shaped particles cause oxidative stress leading to programmed cell death.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalSmall·DateJun 27, 2024
Researchers have developed a new technique to overcome the perceived limitation of membranes with pores of consistent size, enabling unprecedented selectivity in size-based separations. By studying isoporous membranes, scientists uncovered a dynamic that could surmount hindered transport limitations.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature Water·DateJun 20, 2024
A multidisciplinary research team has developed a predictive tool for designing complex metal alloys that can withstand extreme temperatures. By analyzing the degradation of high-entropy alloys, the team discovered universal rules that can predict oxidation behavior in these alloys.
SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2024
A team of researchers from Japan have employed an innovative technique to directly observe the origin of FSDP and the atomic density fluctuations in silica (SiO2) glass. The study reveals alternating arrangements of chain-like columnar atomic configurations and interstitial tube-like voids.
SourceWaseda University·JournalNPG Asia Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2024
This study investigates the impact of Zeolitic tuffs on the dynamic creep and tensile performance of Superpave asphalt mixtures. The results show that incorporating Zeolitic tuffs improves the mixtures' resistance to rutting and fatigue, with enhanced performance at 25% and 50% filler concentrations.
SourceBentham Science Publishers·JournalThe Open Transportation Journal·DateMay 22, 2024
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A new method for visualizing molecular orbitals has been developed, enabling scientists to analyze molecular dynamics and deformations in molecular films more easily. The technique, called PhaseLift-based photoemission orbital tomography (POT), allows for precise visualization of electronic states with a single set of measurements.
SourceChiba University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry A·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 22, 2024
Researchers develop a new method to grow single-crystal perovskite hydrides, allowing for accurate measurement of intrinsic H- conductivity. The technique enables the production of high-quality crystals with minimal imperfections, paving the way for sustainable energy technologies and hydrogen storage applications.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalACS Applied Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 16, 2024
Researchers from six teams in five labs worldwide used self-driving labs to discover 21 top-performing OSL gain candidates, accelerating the discovery process by months. The decentralized workflow enabled rapid replication of experimental findings and democratized the discovery process.
Researchers at the University of Arizona and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a new class of synthetic materials that enable giant nonlinear interactions between phonons. This breakthrough could lead to smaller, more efficient wireless devices, such as smartphones or other data transmitters.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 9, 2024
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Researchers have discovered that rice bran-derived nanoparticles exhibit strong anticancer effects, selectively targeting cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. The nanoparticles reduced tumor growth and inhibited metastatic cell growth in mice models.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJournal of Nanobiotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 22, 2024
Researchers discovered an alloy with exceptional strength and toughness across a wide temperature range, outperforming even cryogenic steels. The alloy's unique properties are attributed to the formation of rare kink bands that enable it to resist bending and fracture.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateApr 22, 2024
Researchers noticed a pattern where 60% of materials have primitive unit cells made up of a multiple of four atoms. Despite analyzing various factors, they were unable to find an explanation for the 'Rule of Four', a phenomenon that has been observed in two widely used databases.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateApr 18, 2024
Scientists developed a force-controlled release system harnessing natural forces to trigger targeted release of molecules, advancing medical treatment and smart materials. The breakthrough uses rotaxane technology to release multiple functional molecules simultaneously, including medicines and healing agents.
SourceUniversity of Manchester·JournalNature·DateApr 10, 2024
Scientists create high-throughput automation to calculate surface properties of crystalline materials using established laws of physics. This accelerates the search for relevant materials for applications in energy conversion, production, and storage.
SourceUniversity of Oldenburg·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 28, 2024
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This article discusses ultrafast plasmonic materials for all-optical switching and pulsed lasers, highlighting their potential in photonics applications. Researchers have explored various ultrafast plasmonic systems, including metasurfaces made of noble metals and phase-change hybrid materials.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·DateMar 25, 2024
Researchers at UBC Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute will develop a state-of-the-art crystal growth facility with new high-pressure synthesis apparatus. This enables the discovery and characterization of novel quantum materials, crucial for technological development.
Scientists have created a way to correct distorted light patterns in real time without needing to reapply the same distortion. This method uses nonlinear optics and exploits difference frequency generation to produce an aberration-free output beam.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 5, 2024
A new material has been developed that can degrade the widely used antibiotic levofloxacin, considered an emerging pollutant in aqueous environments. The material, comprising iridium dioxide and niobium oxide films on a titanium substrate, showed excellent photoelectrocatalytic activity and stability.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalElectrochimica Acta·DateMar 4, 2024
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Researchers at UBC Okanagan are revisiting old building practices to improve sustainability. They found that wood fly ash can enhance the strength of rammed earth construction, reducing sand exploitation and increasing insulation properties.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalConstruction and Building Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 23, 2024
Researchers have discovered that magnetostriction causes a magnetic phase transition in manganese oxide at 118K, leading to the switch of muon sites. The study uses advanced simulations and resolves a long-standing puzzle, shedding new light on antiferromagnetic oxides.
SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 25, 2024
A Swiss-Polish team has found the answer to why previous attempts to use magnesium hydride for efficient hydrogen storage failed. The researchers developed a new model that predicts local, thermodynamically stable clusters are formed in magnesium during hydrogen injection, reducing hydrogen ion mobility.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvanced Science·DateJan 25, 2024
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A new model developed by MIT engineers predicts how certain shoe properties will affect a runner's performance, incorporating factors like stiffness and springiness. The model aims to help designers create high-performing shoes with novel properties.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Biomechanical Engineering·DateJan 24, 2024
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a universal method for producing functional 3D metallic and semiconductor nanostructures using DNA. The new method produces robust nanostructures from multiple material classes, opening opportunities for 3D nanoscale manufacturing.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2024
Researchers developed inverse-perovskite-based thermoelectric materials with low lattice thermal conductivity and high power factor, promising eco-friendly alternatives to toxic heavy element-based materials. The materials exhibit high energy conversion efficiency, comparable to toxic elements in the same temperature range.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2024
Researchers investigate grain size and temperature effects on Ti deformation at extremely low temperatures, finding that cryogenic temperatures trigger deformation twinning, boosting strength and ductility. The study proposes a modified Hall-Petch relationship to explain strengthening mechanisms at cryogenic temperatures.
SourceCactus Communications·JournalTransactions of Nonferrous Metals Society of China·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2024
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Brazilian researchers developed a 3D zinc oxide photocatalyst that efficiently degrades sertraline, an emerging pollutant contaminating groundwater. The material's high photocatalytic activity and stability make it suitable for wastewater treatment.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·DateDec 19, 2023
A new implant coating made of Silver-Gallium nano-amalgamated particles has shown potent antimicrobial properties against various bacterial strains in animal models. The technology, patented and developed by Flinders University researchers, could be easily applied to medical devices to protect them against infection.
SourceFlinders University·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 4, 2023
Researchers developed an adhesive gel to seal and heal challenging gastrointestinal tract-to-skin connections, showing promising results in studies. The gel's unique composition ensures it can effectively seal fistulas, preventing further complications and aiding in healing.
SourceTerasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation·JournalActa Biomaterialia·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2023
Researchers developed a technique to achieve uniform shrinkage of 3D-printed structures, enabling finely detailed structures with advanced light manipulation capabilities. The method has applications in anti-counterfeiting, high-performance devices, and materials with precise structuring.
SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 29, 2023
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have discovered a new strategy to enhance the conductivity and stability of perovskite-type proton conductors, overcoming the 'Norby gap' issue. Donor doping into materials with disordered intrinsic oxygen vacancies enables high proton conduction at intermediate and low temperatures.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2023
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Scientists have developed a new, efficient ethanol catalyst made from copper nanoparticles, which is cheaper than platinum and could increase the potential of ethanol fuel cells. The catalyst was created through laser melting and shows great promise for improving ethanol oxidation.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·DateNov 9, 2023
The researchers propose a hybrid organic–inorganic gas sensor design that enhances gas sensing performance while maintaining sensing speed. The proposed design outperforms conventional sensors in terms of chemical sensitivity to NO2, showcasing impressive durability and higher potential for long-term installation.
SourceIncheon National University·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 9, 2023
The study reveals sizeable variations and instabilities in electron energies for freshly cleaved MoS2 surfaces, but also shows that atomic hydrogen treatment can effectively neutralize these effects. The findings have potential applications in electronics, photonics, sensors, and catalysis.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalAdvanced Materials Interfaces·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2023
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Research explains why X-ray diffraction images 'darken' at high intensities, offering new perspective for ultra-short laser pulse production. Different atoms respond differently to ultrafast X-ray pulses, potentially improving atomic structure reconstruction and generating even shorter pulses.
SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 19, 2023
Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have discovered a way to make ceramics tougher and more resistant to cracking. By using metal atoms with more electrons in their outer shell, they unlocked the potential to enable ceramics to handle higher levels of force and stress.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 19, 2023
A groundbreaking study reveals that linear defects in diamond can spread at speeds exceeding the speed of sound, which could impact our understanding of material strength, failure, and manufacturing. This discovery may lead to new insights into earthquake ruptures, structural failures, and precision manufacturing.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 5, 2023
The interdisciplinary team, led by Kaiyuan Yang, will focus on leveraging the spin and charge of electrons in multiferroics to process and store information. The goal is to improve energy efficiency for computing devices, potentially reducing energy consumption by three orders of magnitude.
A study using computational modelling reveals that Neanderthals required advanced cognitive traits to produce birch bark tar, including understanding, information processing, and communication. The findings suggest that prehistoric tar making likely involved complex upscaling techniques and group collaboration.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateSep 25, 2023
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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.
A new study breaks down the complex structure of snail mucus, revealing three unique types of secretions with different functions. The researchers identified novel proteins, some of which have never been seen before, and found that subtle differences in composition can significantly impact properties.
SourceAdvanced Science Research Center, GC/CUNY·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2023
The Graphene Flagship project has produced significant contributions to Europe's GDP and GVA, with an estimated return on investment of 14.5-fold. By 2030, the project aims to create over 81,000 jobs internationally.
Researchers from Osaka University and others have used topological data analysis and machine learning to predict the properties of amorphous materials. The study employed a method combining persistent homology and machine learning to accurately predict the energies of disordered structures composed of carbon atoms at varying densities.
SourceOsaka University·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 22, 2023
A recent study presents an exciting new way to measure the crackling noise of atoms in crystals, enabling the investigation of novel materials for future electronics. The method allows researchers to study individual nanoscale features and identify their effects on material properties.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2023
Researchers at Brookhaven Lab's Center for Functional Nanomaterials have created a new layered structure with unique energy and charge transfer properties. The discovery could lead to advancements in technologies such as solar cells and optoelectronic devices.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 18, 2023
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Scientists have demonstrated techniques to fabricate layered semiconductors with suitable bandgap and band structure, offering a new class of materials in photoelectronic applications. Heterogeneous integration of TMDs and traditional semiconductors enables the exploration of next-generation electronic and optoelectronic devices.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateAug 16, 2023
A study published in Nature Communications reveals unusual patterns of small and large particles in a model liquid, which can affect the formation of ideal glass. The findings raise doubts about whether this model liquid can be considered an ideal glass-forming liquid.
SourceInstitute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 7, 2023
Researchers created a nanocomposite of hexagonal and cubic boron nitride, which exhibits unexpected thermal and optical properties. The composite's low thermal conductivity makes it suitable for heat-insulating electronic devices, while its second-harmonic generation property is larger than expected after heating.
SourceRice University·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2023
Increasing SWCNT diameter improves responsivity, detectivity and response time of heterojunction films. Larger-diameter SWCNTs enhance film performance by increasing built-in electric fields and separating hole carriers from photogenerated excitons.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalNano Research·DateJul 31, 2023
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Researchers at Hebrew University of Jerusalem discovered supershear tensile cracks that surpass classical speed limits and transition to near-supersonic velocities. These findings challenge traditional understanding of fracture mechanics, offering new avenues for studying material properties.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 27, 2023