Scientists have created a rechargeable lithium metal battery with three times the capacity of commercial lithium-ion batteries by resolving something that has long stumped researchers: the dendrite problem.
May 18th, 2017
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A breakthrough in generating water-stable metal-organic frameworks allows efficient removal of water from gases.
May 18th, 2017
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A pair of publications provides more accurate and unified understanding of fluid transport through membranes and how to model the behavior with molecular simulations.
May 18th, 2017
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This innovation paves the way for manufacturing clothing that could be used to diagnose respiratory illnesses or monitor people suffering from asthma, sleep apnea, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers have developed a new type of membrane that could extend the life of a separation system, lower its cost and, in some cases, increase its efficiency as well.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers fabricate a membrane with nanofiltration performance and photocatalytic property via a mussel-inspired method.
May 18th, 2017
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Scientists have developed a photocatalyst made of mesocrystal, deliberately creating a lack of uniformity in size and arrangement of the crystals. This new photocatalyst is able to spatially separate the electrons and electron holes to prevent them recombining.
May 18th, 2017
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Novel analysis technique is expected to improve the precision of nanocrystal engineering and understanding of nanocrystal reactions.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers create a next-generation heart valve that accurately functions upon implantation and regenerates into long-lasting heart-like tissue.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers successfully assembled and tested conductors and networks made up of individual, newly developed building block molecules. These could in future serve as the basis of components for optoelectronic systems, such as flexible flat screens or sensors.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers have investigated a nonlinear graphene-based quantum capacitor, compatible with cryogenic conditions of superconducting circuits, and based on two-dimensional materials.
May 18th, 2017
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A research team has created the world's thinnest hologram, paving the way towards the integration of 3D holography into everyday electronics like smart phones, computers and TVs.
May 18th, 2017
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Scientists have demonstrated how tiny spots of silver could markedly reduce energy consumption in light-based computation.
May 18th, 2017
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A tiny amount of squeezing or stretching can produce a big boost in catalytic performance, according to a new study.
May 18th, 2017
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Researchers have developed new designer quantum dot systems with greater control over beneficial properties for photoelectrochemical and photovoltaic solar applications.
May 17th, 2017
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Discovery creates a new paradigm for creating materials from crystals
May 17th, 2017
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