Creating a molecular super sponge, from the ground up
A new uranium-based metal-organic framework, NU-1301, could aid energy producers and industry.
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2017
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Smart label could let you know when to toss food and cosmetics
Detecting food and cosmetic spoilage and contamination. Identifying new medicinal plants in a remote jungle. Authenticating tea and wine. Scientists have developed a low-cost, portable, paper-based sensor that can potentially carry out all of these functions with easy-to-read results.
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreA traffic cop for molecules
Easily manufactured membranes aid efficient chemical separation.
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreStretchable biofuel cells extract energy from sweat to power wearable devices
A team of engineers has developed stretchable fuel cells that extract energy from sweat and are capable of powering electronics, such as LEDs and Bluetooth radios.
Posted: Aug 22nd, 2017
Read moreElectrons flowing like liquid in graphene start a new wave of physics
A new understanding of the physics of conductive materials has been uncovered by scientists observing the unusual movement of electrons in graphene.
Posted: Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreElectronic skin takes wearable health monitors to the next level
A soft, stick-on patch collects, analyzes and wirelessly transmits a variety of health metrics from the body to a smartphone.
Posted: Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreNanotechnology helps rewarm fast-frozen donor tissue, enabling long-term viability
SWIFT magnetic resonance tool assures removal of nanoparticles from rewarmed samples.
Posted: Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreSilk could improve sensitivity, flexibility of wearable body sensors
Scientists report they are on the cusp of using silk to develop a more sensitive and flexible generation of these multi-purpose devices that monitor a slew of body functions in real time.
Posted: Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreNanomaterial wrap for improved tissue imaging
Researchers describe how wrapping biological tissue in a nanosheet of a particular organic material results in high-quality microscopy images.
Posted: Aug 21st, 2017
Read moreLight-weight ceramic materials a model for lighter armor
A new model that describes the granular material response more accurately by studying the stress state at which a variety of ceramics fail as reported in the literature by various research teams.
Posted: Aug 18th, 2017
Read moreThe power of perovskite
Researchers improved perovskite-based technology in the entire energy cycle, from solar cells harnessing power to LED diodes to light the screens of future electronic devices and other lighting applications.
Posted: Aug 18th, 2017
Read moreDiscovery could lead to new catalyst design to reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust
Researchers have discovered a new reaction mechanism that could be used to improve catalyst designs for pollution control systems to further reduce emissions of smog-causing nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust.
Posted: Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreSuper-photostable fluorescent labeling agent for super-resolution microscopy
A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure.
Posted: Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreGold nanostars and immunotherapy vaccinate mice against cancer
New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study.
Posted: Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreResearchers print graphene-like materials with inkjet
New black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional inkjet printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics.
Posted: Aug 17th, 2017
Read moreFizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat graphene
Researchers have discovered a new use for sparkling water that will have major impact on the manufacturer of the world's thinnest, flattest, and one most useful materials - graphene.
Posted: Aug 17th, 2017
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