Sustainable harvesting of electrical energy with nanoporous materials
Scientists are investigating whether phase transitions of water in nanopores can be used to generate electrical energy on a larger scale.
Feb 26th, 2021
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Adding nanofibers to the silkworm's diet makes them spin stronger silk
Researchers tweaked the diet of silkworms by adding cellulose nanofiber to their food. The resultant silk was stronger and more durable. This new method of realizing cellulose nanofiber synthesized silk is a sustainable way to produce biomaterials.
Feb 26th, 2021
Read morePutting graphene in a spin
Researchers induce artificial 'magnetic texture' in graphene, a quantum science advancement that could help lead to more powerful semiconductors, computers.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreDeveloping 2D polymers
Scientists used computer simulations to compare the thermal stability of the 1D polymer Kevlar, a 2D polymer called an amide covalent organic framework, and a hypothetical 2D polymer designed by the laboratory called graphamid.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreMolecular bridges power up printed electronics
Researchers boost the efficiency of conductive inks and devices connecting layered materials flakes with small molecules.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreChip simplifies COVID-19 testing, delivers results on a phone
Programmed magnetic nanobeads enable diagnostic device.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreGraphene filter makes carbon capture more efficient and cheaper
Chemical engineers have developed a graphene filter for carbon capture that surpasses the efficiency of commercial capture technologies, and can reduce the cost carbon capture down to $30 per ton of carbon dioxide.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreNanobubbles could improve dentists' tools
People's teeth-chattering experiences in the dentist's chair could be improved by fresh insights into how tiny, powerful bubbles are formed by ultra-fast vibrations, a study suggests.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreBio-based membranes with ocular stem cells to treat corneal disorders
The production, preparation, and use of bacterial nanocellulose as corneal bandages could be the key to help delicate stem cells to migrate to the cornea and heal the eye from a range of ocular disorders.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreBiobattery-powered microneedle patch can deliver drugs and procure testing samples
Researchers have developed a biobattery-powered device capable of both delivering large molecule pharmaceuticals across the skin barrier and extracting interstitial fluid for diagnostic purposes.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreNanocrystals for high-resolution X-ray imaging of curved 3D objects
New flexible X-ray sensor suitable for next-generation medical and industrial applications.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreOn the line: Watching nanoparticles get in shape
New method could advance next-generation applications in medicine, cosmetics, and petroleum recovery.
Feb 25th, 2021
Read moreAn intelligent soft material that curls under pressure or expands when stretched
Researchers have printed liquid metal circuits onto a single piece of soft polymer, creating an intelligent material that curls under pressure or mechanical strain.
Feb 24th, 2021
Read moreTreating rheumatoid arthritis with micromotors
Researchers have developed magnesium-based micromotors propelled by hydrogen bubbles, which improved rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when injected into the joints of rats.
Feb 24th, 2021
Read moreAn mRNA nanovaccine for cancer immunotherapy
Researchers have developed a graphene oxide hydrogel that, when injected into mice with melanoma, slowly released RNA nanovaccines that shrank tumors and kept them from metastasizing.
Feb 24th, 2021
Read more3D-printing perovskites on graphene makes next-gen X-ray detectors
By using 3D aerosol jet-printing to put perovskites on graphene, scientists have made X-ray detectors with record sensitivity that can greatly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost and health hazard of medical imaging devices.
Feb 24th, 2021
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