Industrial activity causes land degradation such as acidification. This is a global issue which is a paramount concern amongst environmental scientists and governmental bodies.
By Reginald Davey
7 Feb 2022
In a recent study posted to the preprint* server Research Square as a submission to Functional Composite Materials, researchers analyzed the mechanical properties of a stretchable conductor consisting of braided carbon nanotube yarns (CNTYs) wrapped around an elastomeric core.
By Bismay Prakash Rout
7 Feb 2022
A group of all-RIKEN chemists has developed a polymer that exhibits the potential to catalyze its formation in an eco-friendly solvent-free process.
In a recent study posted to the Research Square preprint* server as a submission to Nature, researchers from Japan studied the unique and pristine record of materials from asteroid Ryugu.
By Chinmay Saraf
7 Feb 2022
Metal halide perovskites (MHPs) are defined as a class of materials exhibiting hopeful properties for semiconductor applications, like thin-film transistors (TFTs).
In an article recently published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers reported the development of orthodontic aligners using four-dimensional (4D) technology.
By Surbhi Jain
7 Feb 2022
The latest article in the journal Frontiers in Energy Research proposes a revolutionary immersion cooling method that uses water as a coolant fluid and employs a particular seal construction intended to avoid the interface between water and the battery's electrodes.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
7 Feb 2022
Colloids are nothing but microparticles present in a solution, which implies the particles are distributed uniformly. Crystals created from colloids are useful in an extensive range of applications like fuel cells, batteries, solar cells, sensors, and catalysts.
In an article recently published in the journal Frontiers in Materials, researchers reported the fabrication of a superhydrophobic and eco-friendly coating of aluminum oxide/polydimethylsiloxane (Al2O3@PDMS) composite with mechanical robustness using PDMS, Al2O3 nanoparticles (NPs), and a spray coating method.
By Surbhi Jain
7 Feb 2022
QUT researchers are part of an international group who have explored ways in which organic transistors are being developed for use as wearable health sensors.
Understanding the structural properties of molecules found in nature or synthesized in the laboratory has always been the bread and butter of materials scientists.
In the chemical industry, the selective cleavage and oxidation of carbon–hydrogen (C–H) bonds, called "oxidative C–H functionalization" is an essential step in the production of many solvents, polymers, and surfactants, as well as intermediate compounds for agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals.
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Carbon capture and storage has been proposed as one of the key technologies in fighting climate change.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022
Sustainable, low-carbon fuels are a focus of research into reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and environmental impact of the global aviation industry.
By Reginald Davey
4 Feb 2022