Producing novel liquid crystals by stacking antiaromatic units
In a recent study, researchers developed modified norcorrole molecules whose side chains favored the formation of columnar -stacking structures. Using these compounds, they produced liquid crystals...
View ArticleNew milestone for lithium metal batteries
Scientists develop a porous structures for lithium metal batteries.
View ArticleImperceptible sensors made from 'electronic spider silk' can be printed...
Researchers have developed a method to make adaptive and eco-friendly sensors that can be directly and imperceptibly printed onto a wide range of biological surfaces, whether that's a finger or a...
View ArticleResearchers create materials with unique combo of stiffness, thermal insulation
Researchers have demonstrated the ability to engineer materials that are both stiff and capable of insulating against heat. This combination of properties is extremely unusual and holds promise for a...
View ArticleRewritable, recyclable 'smart skin' monitors biological signals on demand
A team recently developed an adhesive sensing device that seamlessly attaches to human skin to detect and monitor the wearer's health.
View ArticleTowards next-gen functional materials: direct observation of electron...
Nanoscale electron transfer (ET) in solids is fundamental to the development of multifunctional materials. However, ET in solids is not yet clearly understood. Now, researchers achieved a direct...
View ArticleLiquid metal-based electronic logic device that mimics intelligent...
A research team has developed a liquid metal-based electronic logic device that mimics the intelligent prey-capture mechanism of Venus flytraps. Exhibiting memory and counting properties, the device...
View ArticleNew computer vision method helps speed up screening of electronic materials
A new computer vision technique developed by engineers significantly speeds up the characterization of newly synthesized electronic materials. Such materials might be used in novel solar cells,...
View ArticleFrom seashells to cement, nature inspires tougher building material
Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers have created a new cement composite that is 17 times more crack-resistant than standard cement and 19 times more able to...
View ArticleBreakthrough in next-generation memory technology!
Scientists maximize the efficiency of hafnia-based ferroelectric memory devices.
View ArticleTo heal skin, scientists invent living bioelectronics
Engineers have created a patch that combines sensors and bacteria to interact with the body.
View ArticleMiniaturizing a laser on a photonic chip
Scientists have successfully miniaturized a powerful erbium-based biber laser on a silicon-nitride photonic chip. Since typical erbium-based fiber lasers are large and difficult to scale down, the...
View ArticleSemiconductor doping and electronic devices: Heating gallium nitride and...
A study revealed that a simple thermal reaction of gallium nitride with metallic magnesium results in the formation of a distinctive superlattice structure. This represents the first time researchers...
View ArticleNew approach to identifying altermagnetic materials
An international team has discovered a spectrum characteristic of an altermagnetic material with X-ray magnetic circular dichroism.
View ArticleMolecular sponge for the electronics of the future
An international research team has succeeded in developing a new type of material in the rather young research field of covalent organic frameworks. The new two-dimensional polymer is characterized by...
View ArticleResearchers create new class of materials called 'glassy gels'
Researchers have created a new class of materials called 'glassy gels' that are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid. Coupled with the fact that glassy gels are...
View ArticleInnovative 3D printing method streamlines multi-materials manufacturing
Researchers have developed a way to create complex devices with multiple materials -- including plastics, metals and semiconductors -- all with a single machine. The research outlines a novel 3D...
View ArticleResearchers discover new flat electronic bands, paving way for advanced...
Scientists predict the existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level, a finding that could enable new forms of quantum computing and electronic devices.
View ArticleA new study highlights potential of ultrafast laser processing for next-gen...
A new study uncovers the remarkable potential of ultrafast lasers that could provide innovative solutions in 2D materials processing for many technology developers such as high-speed photodetectors,...
View ArticleSoft, stretchy electrode simulates touch sensations using electrical signals
A team of researchers has developed a soft, stretchy electronic device capable of simulating the feeling of pressure or vibration when worn on the skin. This device represents a step towards creating...
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