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| Wednesday, November 21, 2018 |
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Energizing heat for smart appliances |
| Scientists are getting closer to designing thermoelectric materials that efficiently harvest heat from the surrounding environment and convert it into electricity to power various devices and appliances, according to a review of the latest research in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. Devices made with these materials could avoid the need to recharge, change and dispose of batteries. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, October 30, 2018 |
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Opening up to cancer |
| Nanosystems that deliver anticancer drugs or imaging materials to tumours are showing significant progress, particularly those that respond to tumour-related stimuli, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. However, further research is still required to make sure these delivery systems are stable, non-toxic and biodegradable. more info >> |
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| Monday, March 12, 2018 |
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Printing the 'Soft' Robots of the Future |
| Three-dimensional printing offers unique advantages, but still faces many challenges, for fabricating small, flexible robots that can navigate through the human body and other confined spaces, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Thursday, February 1, 2018 |
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Moving beyond graphene |
| Chemists are working to synthesize the next generation of super materials for high-performance electronics, solar cells, photodetectors and quantum computers. While they have made progress with compound materials, they have not yet succeeded in developing unaltered or "freestanding" materials for such devices, according to a review published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2017 |
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Simple Biomechanical Test could aid Implant Success |
| The quality of the tissue-implant interface is key to the success of implant integration. High-output benchtop screening can help developers in assessing the complex interplay between biomaterials and the body to better prepare for clinical trials, highlights a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 |
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Japan pivotal in advancing energy storage and conversion materials |
| The field of solid-state ionics originated in Europe, but Japanese scientists have significantly advanced it over the past 70 years, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials (STAM). more info >> |
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| Monday, September 4, 2017 |
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A new path to safer, solid batteries |
| Researchers have identified new solid materials that could lead to the manufacture of non-toxic lithium-ion batteries, according to a study recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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From iPad to iPaper |
| Imagine folding up a paper-thin computer tablet like a newspaper. It sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, but such flexible electronics are moving closer to reality, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Wednesday, August 23, 2017 |
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The Game Algorithm that could Improve Materials Design |
| Designing advanced materials is a complex process, with many potential combinations for precisely placing atoms within a structure. But now, scientists have developed a new tool that helps determine the ideal placements - thanks to an algorithm that identifies the best moves to win computer games, according to a study recently published in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials. more info >> |
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| Wednesday, May 10, 2017 |
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Printed 'coffee rings' avoided with nanofibers |
| Drying is an important part of printing words and electronics. Particles suspended in liquid are applied to a surface and the liquid evaporates leaving the particles behind. more info >> |
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