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Divalent Anions Improve Lithium-Ion Transport in Solid-State Batteries

Innovative structural designs in all-solid-state batteries by KAIST researchers boost performance and safety while reducing costs with cheap raw materials.

9 Jan 2026

Silicon Successfully Used in Quantum Computing

The 11-qubit silicon processor marks a significant advancement in quantum computing, combining high fidelity with scalable connectivity for future applications.

By Muhammad Osama 9 Jan 2026

A Project Develops Innovate Processes to Manufacture Sustainable Bioplastics from Agricultural Waste and Pruning Residues

Every year, the Valencian agricultural sector generates around 800,000 tons of plant waste, such as rice straw and citrus pruning waste.

From AIMPLAS 8 Jan 2026

Multicomponent Aluminum Brazing Filler for High Strength 7072 Alloy Joints

Innovative aluminum brazing fillers with nickel and yttrium show promise for high-strength joints, balancing temperature and mechanical performance effectively.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 8 Jan 2026

Nanoscale Control of Bismuth Ferrite Boosts Data Storage Potential

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory used specialized tools to study materials at the atomic scale and analyze defects at the materials' surface.

7 Jan 2026

New Molecular Cage Stabilizes Radioactive Antimony for Targeted Cancer Therapy

Researchers first recognized antimony-119 (Sb-119) more than two decades ago as a potentially promising radioactive isotope for targeted cancer therapy. However, the lack of binding molecules has limited its medical use.

7 Jan 2026

New Molecular Reshuffle May Unlock Chemical Reactions

The study uncovers a key mechanism in the [1,2]-Wittig rearrangement, opening avenues for selective chemical reactions in pharmaceutical applications.

7 Jan 2026

Studies Reveal How Gibbsite Forms and Dissolves in Exquisite Detail

Two related discoveries detailing nanocrystalline mineral formation and dynamics have broad implications for managing nuclear waste, predicting soil weathering, designing advanced bioproducts and materials and optimizing commercial alumina production.

6 Jan 2026

AIMPLAS Launches its 2026 Training Program with a New Professional Expert Title in Legislation

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is launching its 2026 training program with more than 70 training activities for the first half of the year through its Plastics Academy platform.

From AIMPLAS 6 Jan 2026

Wiley Announces Nanalysis Edition of KnowItAll Software

Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announces the launch of the Nanalysis Edition of KnowItAll, a customized version of its industry-leading spectral analysis software designed exclusively for customers of Nanalysis, a leader in benchtop NMR spectrometers and MRI instrumentation.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 6 Jan 2026

Microbubbles Behind Algae CO2 Conversion Breakthrough

A 200 L hybrid photobioreactor converts industrial CO2 into biodegradable plastic using indigenous microalgae, enhancing sustainability and carbon capture.

By Akshatha Chandrashekar 6 Jan 2026

Ultrathin Polymer Layer Solves Lithium Battery Instability

An ultrathin polymer layer on electrode surfaces improves the stability of an anode-free lithium metal battery, addressing key challenges in its commercialization.

5 Jan 2026

Nanoscale 3D Imaging Reveals Perovskite Passivation Mechanisms

The research introduces a 3D approach to visualize electrical properties in perovskite films, paving the way for enhanced passivation methods and solar cells.

5 Jan 2026

New Devices Combine Molecular Electronics and Neuromorphic Computing

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have created adaptable molecular devices that can function as memory units, logic gates, processors, or electronic synapses.

31 Dec 2025

New Biological Approach to Recover Critical Minerals from Unconventional Sources

Rare earth elements and critical minerals, such as cobalt, are important for a variety of energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. Due to their high demand and limited availability, scientists are working to find new ways to recover these materials from unconventional sources.

26 Dec 2025