Articles tagged with Materials
James Dante, a leading expert in corrosion science, has been named Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance. He is renowned for developing laboratory test methods to predict corrosion and coating system degradation, and his work has been instrumental in standards development.
Researchers at Penn State developed photomemristors that adjust sensitivity based on light levels, like the human eye. These devices can process light data faster and more accurately than traditional systems in mixed lighting environments.
Ferroelectric thin films' thickness, strain state and domain architecture are influenced by van der Waals forces, which can be controlled through epitaxial growth on MoS2 substrates. This discovery enables the creation of higher-quality, larger thin films with improved performance.
Researchers at NINN and SOKENDAI develop a new strategy for synthesizing three-dimensional macrocycles in a square shape, featuring acid responsiveness and recyclability. The method uses an imine bond to create the shape, respond to stimuli, and revert back.
Scientists have developed a method to measure the electronic structures of liquid water and organic molecules using soft X-ray absorption spectroscopy. By controlling the thickness of the liquid layer, they obtained XAS spectra of both the bulk liquid and the solid-liquid interface.
Researchers have developed a new metal-organic framework (MOF) that captures 170 mg of water per gram at just 0.2% relative humidity, one of the highest water uptake capacities reported in such conditions. The material shows excellent stability and selectivity for water molecules over nitrogen.
A new study transforms spent coffee grounds into a high-performance, biodegradable thermal insulation material with potential applications in buildings and packaging. The material achieved comparable thermal conductivity to commercial expanded polystyrene and showed biodegradability under enzyme treatment.
Researchers introduce a photoisomeric additive that anchors mobile ions and stabilizes the material during UV exposure, improving device performance. The study shows improved film quality, reduced degradation, and enhanced power conversion efficiency.
The conference features parallel sessions covering electronic and information-processing materials, energy storage and conversion, biomaterials, high-performance metallic materials, AI-driven materials discovery, and advanced characterization techniques. Registration is now open for the event.
Researchers developed smart-responsive superwettable materials for efficient oil-water separation, achieving high efficiency and reversibility. The materials combine selectivity of static membranes with adaptability of living biological systems.
Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a new process to stack silicon layers, enabling faster and more efficient chips. By sequentially building each layer on top of the previous one, they achieved high device performance across multiple tiers while meeting thermal constraints.
Researchers develop novel microscopy technique to study energy materials, revealing electronic and magnetic phenomena on femtosecond and picosecond timescales. The technique enables spatially resolved imaging of ultrafast electro-magnetic phenomena across large fields of view.
A deep learning model combines knowledge from different catalyst families to identify a top-performing green hydrogen catalyst. The AI correctly predicted the activity ranking of 12 tested catalysts within a previously unexplored material family.
A European team has successfully observed the 'quantum metric' in a three-dimensional topological insulator, a unique geometric property that enables free electrical conductivity on its surface. This breakthrough could lead to better control of next-generation materials and pave the way for faster data transfer and superconductivity.
The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment presents a strategic research agenda for safe advanced materials, covering areas like data collection and state-of-the-art laboratories equipment. The initiative aims to inform policy makers and innovators on regulatory relevant research needs for safer materials.
A research team at CityUHK has designed a capillary structure that triggers the Leidenfrost effect, offering a practical solution for temperature-regulated heat transfer. The study reveals an ultra-low Leidenfrost point of 110°C, significantly reducing energy input and enabling frictionless motion applications.
The University of Manchester is developing new technologies to recover valuable materials from hard-to-recycle waste, including disposable vapes and cars. The project aims to break down these materials at a molecular level and recover valuable components that can be reused.
Scientists have demonstrated that megalibraries can design materials with specific properties, accelerating the traditional trial-and-error approach to rapidly designing and testing materials. The platform generates vast datasets needed to train AI systems to discover next-generation materials.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a method to pattern chips with nanoscale structures at room temperature, opening up new possibilities for integrating light-based technologies into future devices. The technique uses anisotropic crystals to create patterns in hard materials like silica.
Researchers at Kyoto University developed a porous polymer gel that selectively recognizes specific molecules through coordination chemistry, triggering visible color change and deformation. The gel's mechanical properties also strengthened upon recognition of guest molecules.
Scientists at McGill University developed new composite materials by mimicking the natural adhesives and fibers found in mussels and mistletoe. These sustainable materials can be reused and have potential biomedical applications.
The Universitat Jaume I has secured funding for five research projects worth nearly one million euros to strengthen its research activity. These projects focus on improving neural networks, understanding memory, tackling antimicrobial resistance, developing new materials, and assessing the impact of air pollution on neurocognitive health.
Researchers at the University of Bath discovered that a fungus can break down hard-to-recycle construction waste and turn it into sustainable insulation. The resulting biomaterial has comparable thermal performance to conventional insulation products with significantly lower carbon emissions.
Scientists directly capture collective excitations, known as Goldstone modes, which are associated with quantum phenomena like superconductivity. The researchers used optics to probe the space-and-time-resolved properties of the material and observed phenomena that had yet to be directly observed in condensed matter systems.
Researchers have developed a new computational workflow combining generative AI with atomistic simulations to identify promising platinum alloy catalyst structures for hydrogen fuel cells. The method produces high-performing candidates from several material combinations, addressing a longstanding challenge in catalyst design.
Researchers developed a novel tribovoltaic effect-based strategy for human motion energy harvesting, enabling stable direct current output and simplifying system design. Advanced device designs enhance flexibility, durability, and adaptability to complex human motions, making it suitable for wearable applications.
Researchers have successfully synthesized a carbon-free boron alternative to ferrocene, opening up new possibilities for future materials. The new compound has stronger bonding and shows that boron can mimic carbon's ability to form stable rings and complex structures.
Researchers have developed a method to program metamaterials using rotation, enabling the global setting of memory in mechanical systems. By harnessing forces arising from a rotating platform, elastic beams can be made to snap between two stable states, allowing for the storage and retrieval of binary information.
Ordinary adhesive tape stores a sequence of multiple memories with tunable strength, allowing for simple mechanical calculations. Researchers developed an automated device to create these memories by peeling the tape past designated distances.
Researchers fine-tune a new type of glass made from metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) that efficiently trap gases like CO2 and hydrogen. The discovery provides a new design framework for making customized MOF glasses with tailored properties, enabling applications in gas separation, chemical storage, and advanced coatings.
Researchers identify previously unknown 'in-between' materials that can be used to design better solar fuels, batteries, and catalysis materials. The study reveals a series of hidden intermediate stages during heating, opening up new opportunities for material discovery and development.
Researchers have developed a coherent Raman spectroscopy method that directly detects ångström-scale molecular films at interfaces without plasmonic enhancement or electronic resonance. This approach suppresses strong substrate background signals, allowing for highly sensitive interfacial Raman spectroscopy.
A team of researchers from MIT has directly characterized the three-dimensional atomic structure of a relaxor ferroelectric for the first time. This breakthrough provides a framework for refining models used to design next-generation computing, energy, and sensing devices.
Wagner's research aims to bridge the gap between molecular structure and mechanical properties, using machine learning to analyze entanglements in polymer chains. This could lead to designing more effective biomimetic tissue implants and other cutting-edge biomedical devices.
Researchers develop substrate design strategy to selectively promote benzidine-type sigmatropic rearrangement of nitroarenes, enabling efficient synthesis of polyfunctionalized biaryls. The method achieves high yields without expensive transition-metal catalysts or complex prefunctionalization.
Harvard engineers develop new method to preserve long molecular chains in natural rubber, resulting in composite materials that are both stiff and tough. The innovation has the potential to cut waste, reduce tire dust pollution, and open new avenues for high-performance elastomers.
The new facility enables scientists to observe and measure detonation forces in unprecedented detail, shedding light on industrial safety risks and potential breakthroughs. Researchers aim to develop safer designs and protocols by examining detonation disasters like the Buncefield Fire.
Researchers have developed a new methodology for selective molecular transformations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), targeting the challenging L-region. This enables the creation of larger PAH structures and new nanographenes, increasing versatility in technological applications.
Researchers developed nanoribbons with tailored electronic properties, enabling flexible electronics, ultra-small circuits and more efficient solar cells. The discovery paves the way for unprecedented control in next-generation technologies.
Researchers investigate whether micro- and nanoplastics contribute to liver disease through oxidative stress, fibrogenesis, and inflammation. They emphasize the need for increased research into plastic-induced liver injury and its potential impact on human health.
Researchers at Tohoku University successfully measured the attempt time in nanomagnets for the first time, finding it to be 4-11 nanoseconds. This value can serve as a more accurate foundation for developing and evaluating the stability of magnetic devices.
A novel MOF-derived nanoconfined hollow polyhedral bimetallic sulfide heterojunction exhibits enhanced light harvesting efficiency and promotes rapid tetracycline degradation, with a kinetic rate constant five times higher than pristine Ag2S. The material maintained over 90% efficiency in real water matrices.
Researchers have created a novel sorbent made from chitosan/cellulose acetate and bentonite composites that show promise for cleaning up oil spills. The beads are floatable, biodegradable, and environmentally compatible, making them an efficient and cost-effective solution.
Wiley has released additional data to its IR and Raman spectral libraries, significantly broadening compound coverage. The new release includes mineral spectra from the American Museum of Natural History, supporting researchers in making informed scientific decisions.
Researchers at TU Wien found that 2D materials are unsuitable for smaller electronic structures due to a tiny gap formed between the material and insulating layer. However, some materials can be combined with stronger bonds to eliminate this issue, potentially revolutionizing miniaturization steps.
A novel electrode material exhibits excellent water stability, conductivity, and catalytic activity for air sterilization applications. The 0.3Co-MOF/Cu@Cu structure generates reactive oxygen species to induce bacterial death.
Researchers have developed a water-soluble cellulose ethyl phosphite (CEP) adhesive that integrates high bonding strength, environmental tolerance, and recyclability. The CEP adhesive demonstrates remarkable thermal stability and resistance to moisture-related degradation, making it suitable for various applications.
A team of researchers has developed a method to sculpt atomically thin van der Waals materials without destroying them, achieving record-breaking performance in photonic chips. The 'suit of armour' approach enables ultra-smooth vdW microdisks that trap light with extremely little loss.
Researchers have developed a lead-free thin film that significantly improves the efficiency of microdevices in harvesting energy from ambient motion. The Mn-doped bismuth ferrite film exhibits stronger piezoelectric behavior, lower dielectric loss, and improved device-level performance.
Researchers developed a lightweight lattice structure inspired by butterfly wings, exhibiting enhanced mechanical strength, impact resistance, and energy absorption capabilities. The new design outperforms conventional lattice designs under compression and dynamic impact loading.
Researchers at ISTA's Materiali Molli Lab used E. coli bacteria to create an active bath that propelled sticky colloids into gel-like aggregates, rotating clockwise due to the bacteria's twisting motion. The study revealed that hydrodynamic interaction plays a key role in driving motion through the counter-rotation of body and flagella.
The review highlights the potential of semiartificial photosynthesis in overcoming natural photosynthesis limitations. Biocatalysts play a crucial role in this technology, enabling more efficient CO2 capture, utilization, and storage. The research aims to develop new catalysts for producing fuels and valuable substances from sunlight.
Rice University scientists have created a new type of two-dimensional semiconductor that exhibits no distortions, allowing for efficient energy transfer. The material's performance is an order of magnitude better than previously reported perovskites, making it suitable for applications such as solar cells and tandem devices.
Researchers discover quasi-one-dimensional superionic state of carbon hydride under extreme pressures and temperatures found deep inside ice giant planets. This finding has implications for heat and electricity movement through planetary interiors and could influence magnetic-field generation.
Researchers have created a novel monomer that allows for the synthesis of poly(disulfide)s with arbitrary side-chain structures through domino polymerization. The polymers exhibit degradability in reducing environments, including biological systems, making them suitable for drug delivery systems and medical applications.
Researchers developed a biodegradable composite made from spent coffee grounds and natural polymer, offering strong thermal insulation while being environmentally sustainable. The new material has a thermal conductivity comparable to commercial expanded polystyrene and is fully derived from renewable resources.
Researchers create highly conductive ferroelectric charged domain wall in 2D indium selenide material, exhibiting high conductivity and controllability. The discovery may advance the development of neuromorphic devices and reconfigurable electronics.
Researchers created a new type of microporous aerogel that overcomes limitations of conventional materials, enabling flexible and highly processable shapes. The material's flexibility arises from reversible van der Waals interactions between metal–organic polyhedra molecules.