Nanogel could turn germs into batteries, 3D print minerals to better predict fracture formation, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 15, 2020.
Read MoreCrumpled graphene makes ultra-sensitive cancer DNA detector, superconductivity in meteorites, and other materials stories that may be of interest for April 1, 2020.
Read MoreEutectic materials self-assemble to form a cohesive structure, but only a limited set of structures emerge. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of Michigan found they could achieve new microstructures through templating.
Read MoreLaser diode emits deep UV light, real-time dynamics of cement setting, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 22, 2020.
Read MoreUsing electron microscopy, a team of scientists investigated the nanomechanics of nacre—and their results show precisely how this biomaterial gains superior strength upon lockdown.
Read MoreMultifunctional nanoparticles for cancer therapy, 3D print tungsten carbide, and other materials stories that may be of interest for October 30, 2019.
Read MoreFor structural batteries to serve as both an energy source and a construction material, they must be light, strong, safe, and have high load-bearing capacity. New research suggests modeling the solid electrolyte after cartilage could fulfill all these requirements.
Read MoreCartilage-like electrolytes, graphene-carbon nanotubes mimic brain, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 23, 2019.
Read MoreResearchers at the University of Michigan have developed a faster-charging solid-state lithium battery. The key is a ceramic electrolyte that stabilizes the surface and does not degrade over time.
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