Other materials stories that may be of interest for September 10, 2014.
Read MoreOther materials stories that may be of interest.
Read MoreLight that moves and molds gels Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have demonstrated a biomimetic response in hydrogels—a material that constitutes most contact lenses and microfluidic or fluid-controlled technologies.…
Read MoreImage: Advances in nanomaterials may allow diabetes patients to toss glucose monitoring equipment in the dumpster in favor of a handheld breathalyzer. Credit: Rawson; TPCC. One of the oldest diagnostic…
Read MoreMesoporous titania-bronze microspheres show promise as lithium-ion battery anodes. Credit: M. Paranthaman; ORNL Conceptually, lithium-ion batteries are simple devices comprising the anode, cathode and electrolyte. The anode’s job is to…
Read MoreCredit: TU/e Earlier this month, Jos Brouwers, a professor of building materials at Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands), reported that tests on a new stretch of roadway in the municipality…
Read MoreA major advantage of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells is that they do not suffer problems with solvent leakage and corrosion. Recent research into synthesis of the anode material, nanocrystalline TiO2,…
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