The bonding interaction amongst Influenza A and the peptide "PeB," which selectively binds the viral surface protein hemagglutinin, has been investigated using electrically controlled deoxyribonuclic acid (DNA) nanolevers in the journal Advanced Materials.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
7 Nov 2021
Self-morphing materials hold great potential for the future of materials science. One field that could impact human society greatly with these materials is architecture.
By Reginald Davey
7 Nov 2021
Climate change is a growing existential threat to human society. Extreme weather events are on the increase and the oceans and land are warming. Climate inaction has a human, environmental, and economic cost. A report published online by the Climate Council of Australia has counted the economic cost of Australia’s inaction on climate change.
By Reginald Davey
7 Nov 2021
More than 300 million tons of plastic waste are produced annually, which causes serious environmental issues because of plastic's life cycle and the difficulty of eliminating it.
Because of their high strength and light weight, carbon-fiber-based composite materials are gradually replacing metals for advancing all kinds of products and applications, from airplanes to wind turbines to golf clubs. But there's a trade-off.
A digital, urbanised world consumes huge amounts of raw materials that could hardly be called environmentally friendly. One promising solution may be found in renewable raw materials, according to research published in Advanced Materials.
An international team of scientists from Austria and Germany has launched a new paradigm in magnetism and superconductivity, putting effects of curvature, topology, and 3D geometry into the spotlight of next-decade research. The results are published in Advanced Materials
Controlling the morphology of photoactive layers towards nanoscale bi-continuous donor/acceptor interpenetrating networks is a key issue to build high-performance organic solar cells (OSCs).
A new study shows that compressed blocks of pulverized coal can be used as the foundation for solar-powered off-grid water purification. The technology is already being advanced by commercial partners to achieve pilot-scale production of drinking water.
Carbon nanomaterials, such as graphene, carbon nanodots, carbon nanotubes, crystalline, and diamond, all display exceptional electrochemical properties, which has led to them being considered for a wide range of differen...
By David J. Cross
4 Nov 2021
Two-dimensional (2D) materials are a new generation of crystalline solids that consist of a single layer of atoms and demonstrate promise for a wide range of applications. To further develop 2D materials for real-world i...
By David J. Cross
4 Nov 2021
The latest research published in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews has indicated the uses of various types of biomass for lithium-sulfur batteries, which have grown to be a true competitor with Li-ion batteries.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
4 Nov 2021
The latest research in Science Advances focused on a novel encapsulation strategy for perovskite cells by implementing lead-absorbing ionogel, which is quite effective in preventing leakage of lead and can withstand high-intensity impacts for a long time.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
4 Nov 2021
Isomerism is a common phenomenon in chemistry in which certain molecules have two or more distinct configurations of their constituent atoms that are consistent with their chemical formula. The absorption of an ultraviolet (UV) photon, which allows for functioning inside the excited states of the isomers, is a viable technique to induce an interaction between isomers.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
4 Nov 2021
Liquid crystals have properties that are more intriguing than other smart materials, which can be employed to print objects that are sensitive to external stimuli. This is considered in new research in the journal Advanced Materials.
By Gopika G, Ph.D
4 Nov 2021