Posts Tagged ‘materials science’
Purify water with tiny magnetic scavengers
STANFORD (US) — Nanoparticles that can be removed quickly by magnet could offer a promising new way to disinfect water. Continue…
Monday, May 20, 2013 16:46 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - May 17, 2013 8:54 - 1 Comment
To let graphene boost batteries, add boron
RICE (US) — Calculations show that a graphene/boron anode should be able to hold lots of lithium and perform at the right voltage for use in lithium-ion batteries. (more…)
Top Stories - May 9, 2013 11:54 - 2 Comments
Cells in hydrogel reverse diabetes in mice
GEORGIA TECH / EMORY (US) — Scientists reversed Type 1 diabetes in mice in as little as 10 days using a new technique to transplant cells. (more…)
Top Stories - May 8, 2013 6:25 - 4 Comments
Metamaterial could lead to ‘perfect lens’
STANFORD (US) — Engineers have designed a broadband metamaterial that more than doubles the range of wavelengths of light that can be manipulated. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 30, 2013 12:27 - 0 Comments
Compress silicone to make it stiffer
RICE (US) — Silicone in the liquid crystal phase becomes 90 percent stiffer when it’s gently and repeatedly compressed. (more…)
Science & Technology - Apr 24, 2013 13:30 - 0 Comments
Are planets made of ‘totally unexpected’ stuff?
STONY BROOK (US) — Researchers have made a surprising prediction about one of the main materials inside planets. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 19, 2013 11:07 - 0 Comments
Are those tiny gold particles bad for you?
STONY BROOK (US) — Pure gold nanoparticles found in everyday items such as personal care products can inhibit fat storage, slow wound healing, and accelerate wrinkling. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 10, 2013 10:42 - 0 Comments
Material for implants mimics squid beaks
CASE WESTERN RESERVE (US) — A new material modeled after squid beaks may lead to safer, more comfortable medical implants. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 29, 2013 9:42 - 0 Comments
Even graphene has weak spots
RICE (US) — Even the Superman of materials has its kryptonite—defects in polycrystalline graphene will sap its strength. (more…)
Top Stories - Mar 26, 2013 9:47 - 0 Comments
Recyclable solar cells made from trees
GEORGIA TECH / PURDUE (US) — Fabricating new plant-based solar cells on cellulose nanocrystal substrates means that they’re recyclable in water. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 25, 2013 14:55 - 1 Comment
Hybrid ribbons give batteries oomph
RICE (US) — Hybrid ribbons thousands of times thinner than a sheet of paper could speed the development of powerful lithium-ion batteries, researchers report. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 25, 2013 12:52 - 0 Comments
Brushstrokes tame ‘unruly’ semiconductors
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Engineers have developed a “paint-on” plastic semiconductor that could pave the way for cheaper and greener electronics. (more…)
Science & Technology - Mar 18, 2013 14:45 - 0 Comments
Bouncy material remembers original shape
U. VIRGINIA (US) — Originally made to fix a wobbly table, a new type of silicone rubber is a “viscoelastic” solid—both rigid and fluid at the same time. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Mar 6, 2013 16:40 - 0 Comments
Material may let ultrasound ‘see’ like never before
TEXAS A&M (US) — Ultrasound technology could get a significant upgrade from a new material that converts ultrasound waves into optical signals to produce high-quality, high-resolution images. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 18, 2013 15:32 - 0 Comments
Tiny probe beams light into single cell
STANFORD (US) — Very small, sophisticated devices known as light resonators can be inserted inside cells without damaging them, a new study proves. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 18, 2013 11:50 - 4 Comments
To trap a rainbow, slow down light
U. BUFFALO (US) — A new material that halts and absorbs light may lead to advances in solar energy, stealth technology, and other fields, experts report. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 14, 2013 15:31 - 4 Comments
Clay tablet purifies water for months
U. VIRGINIA (US) — A ceramic tablet infused with silver or copper nanoparticles can disinfect water for up to six months. (more…)
Earth & Environment - Feb 12, 2013 13:19 - 0 Comments
Light makes new carbon storage give up CO2
MONASH U. (AUS) — A new, energy-efficient material that stores large amounts of carbon dioxide, then releases it, could drastically reduce emissions from coal power stations. (more…)
Science & Technology - Feb 11, 2013 13:43 - 5 Comments
For cheap solar cells, use ‘spray paint’
U. SHEFFIELD (UK) — Making solar cells with a process similar to spray-painting could significantly lower their cost and make them available to people in developing countries. (more…)
