The study highlights Troger’s base polymers' potential in fuel cells, showcasing their mechanical strength and superior ionic conduction properties.
By Ibtisam Abbasi
15 Nov 2021
A paper published in Buildings has presented research into using geopolymers as a sustainable material to reinforce and restore masonry structures, providing new ways to strengthen these buildings whilst being more sustainable than conventional materials.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
Exploration of the solar system is gathering pace, with unmanned expeditions to Mars and the Moon seeking to discover details about our cosmic neighbors that will inform scientific progress and future crewed expeditions.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
In recent years, photocatalytic solar energy conversion has become the focus of several research projects due to its potential to help end human dependency on fossil fuels. Now, a paper published in Applied Nano Materials has explored the use of MgB4 nanosheets for this purpose.
By Reginald Davey
15 Nov 2021
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production.
Borophene may be done tantalizing materials scientists and start serving their ambitions, if a new approach by Rice University researchers can be turned into practice.
Nonspherical clusters of a small number of particles (CMs) have potential applications in coatings, material self-assembly, biomedical diagnostics.
New research published in the journal Chemistry of Materials aims to overcome the challenges of producing 2D materials on a large scale by introducing a novel method for the nucleation and growth of graphene.
By David J. Cross
15 Nov 2021
New research in the journal ACS Sustainable Chemistry proposes JICs (jelly ice cubes) predicated on 10% gelatin hydrogels as novel, biodegradable food coolants.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
15 Nov 2021
Researchers from the Tokyo Institute of Technology have come up with a peptide sensor that has the ability to detect water-soluble polymers in wastewater. Water-soluble polymers are considered to be a significant contributor to pollution at the same level as microplastics.
With COP26 focusing attention on the UK’s progress towards decarbonizing its industry, commercial sectors, and transportation sectors, there has been renewed interest in the potential of rail to help meet these carbon reduction targets.
By Adrian Thompson
12 Nov 2021
Quantum entanglement is a fascinating physical phenomenon that sees two particles share what can be understood as a type of connection or communication, whereby any actions performed on one particle will also affect the other(s), irrespective of their distance apart.
By Adrian Thompson
12 Nov 2021
As the global manufacturing of electric vehicles accelerates, one unavoidable result will be an increase in the number of retired lithium-ion batteries, which, with exception of traditional lead-acid car batteries, are hard to decompose of.
By Akhlaqul Karomah
12 Nov 2021
The paper reviews fast charging strategies for lithium-ion batteries, identifying key challenges and proposing solutions to enhance electric vehicle adoption.
By Reginald Davey
12 Nov 2021
Nanotechnology has provided many innovative solutions for medical science. Now, a paper published in Nano.Micro.Small has demonstrated the use of magnetic nanocomposites to regenerate tissues.
By Reginald Davey
12 Nov 2021