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Liquid metal-MXene-based hierarchical aerogel enables infrared and radar invisibility
A novel tunable stealth material design drawing inspiration from leaves can provide adjustable radar and infrared camouflage from a single lightweight structure, overcoming challenges that have impeded multifunctional stealth technologies for decades.
Synergistic multi-level graphene-MOF hybrid membrane advances water purification
Synergistic multilevel graphene-MOF membrane excels in advanced water purification, efficiently filtering a wide range of contaminants.
Bioinspired reinforced graphene membranes overcome mechanical limitations
Novel biomimetic reinforced graphene architecture overcomes mechanical fragility issues that previously hindered scalable fabrication of graphene membranes for selective transport.
Advanced liquid templating technique enables tailored aerogel synthesis
Rresearchers report a new liquid templating strategy for engineering highly tunable, durable aerogels. The customizable gels showed improved emi shielding and record oil absorption.
Novel MXene 3D assembly a promising technique for engineering applications
Researchers developed a method to assemble 2D nanosheets like MXene in 3D configurations using an infiltrated porous ceramic scaffold. This overcomes nanosheet restacking and may enable advances in energy, electronics, catalysis and more.
MXene opens way to futuristic shape-shifting speakers
Researchers developed an ultra-thin, shape-changing speaker using advanced nanomaterials like MXene. It may allow seamlessly embedding speakers into clothing and objects.
Overcoming limitations of hydrogel actuators with graphene microtubes
Researchers incorporate graphene microtubes into hydrogel actuators, achieving up to 400% faster response and 4000% higher stress without sacrificing strength. The nanoengineered hydrogels enable untethered light and electrical control, overcoming key limitations to expand possibilities in soft robotics and biomedical devices.