Scientist Mimic Nature to Make Nano Particle Metallic Snowflakes
Scientists working at the level of atoms are manipulating metals, opening up possibilities for creating new materials
Materials Science
Researchers Use Sound Waves to Move Objects
This new method of contactless manipulation could prove useful in manufacturing and robotics
New Battery Technology Has Potential to Reduce Energy Storage Costs
New, low-cost battery built with four times the capacity of lithium
Zinc Batteries Offer Greater Safety, but Many Improvements Needed
Despite being safer, zinc batteries still need a major performance boost to compete with lithium-ion
Making Sense of Coercivity in Magnetic Materials with Machine Learning
A meaningful approach for analyzing how a material’s microstructure relates to its macroscopic physical properties
The Mechanism of the Metal-to-Insulator Transition in Ruthenium Phosphide
Ruthenium was found to switch from metal to an insulator due to changes at the molecular level that capture electrons
Thermo-Tunable Metamaterial with Ultra-Broadband Absorption Property
The results indicate that different morphologies play an important role in thermal control mechanisms
Sodium Nitrate Passivation as a Novel Insulation Technology
This work examines sodium nitrate insulation under different pH conditions
Researchers Eye Embroidery as Low-Cost Solution for Making Wearable Electronics
The yarns were tested as motion sensors by embroidering them with the PTFE fabric on denim
Technique Prints Flexible Circuits on Curved Surfaces
The work could lead to new electronics and smart materials