Graphene forms the basis of the world’s smallest accelerometer a team of scientists in Sweden and Germany has recently developed
Metamaterial Improves Solar Cells
As the demand for photovoltaics increases, so too does the demand for rare metal resources, which must be addressed.
Searching for New Hydrogen Production Pathways
An interdisciplinary collaboration identified a superior catalyst for water splitting. The applied strategy however, could also be a pathway towards a clear knowledge of quantum materials and their unusual properties.
Pain-Feeling, Self-Healing Robots
A joint European project plans to create a soft robot made from a self-healing material, which can detect and localize a damage like a pain.
A Catalyst for Sustainable Methanol
A new green catalyst converts carbon dioxide and hydrogen into methanol.
Steel Manufacturer Working to Meet Climate Targets
Steel manufacturer, Thyssenkrupp, is using state-of-the-art technologies to meet goals set at the 2015 Paris climate conference.
A Powerful Lightweight Battery Comes Closer to Reality
A research team has invented a new coating that could finally make safe and long lasting lightweight lithium metal batteries.
Machines with a Sense of Smell
German researchers are developing a technology that produces cell-based biosensors that could give machines a sense of smell.
Reducing Water Waste in Agriculture Through “Smart Farming”
A smart-farm solution to reduce agriculture water consumption.
New Benchmarks in Multimaterial 3D Printing
Wacker’s new K2 printer features numerous technical improvements, allowing scientists to print with up to four different silicone-based materials at once.