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InfoMat: Novel Materials for Next-Generation Information Systems
InfoMat is a new interdisciplinary and open-access journal bringing you the latest in new materials with unique electrical, optical, and magnetic properties, and their applications in the rapid development of information technology.
Multispectral Camouflage using Hierarchical Metamaterials
Camouflage is taken to the next level using hierarchical metamaterials.
Surviving Space: Dynamic Materials for Advanced Spacecraft
Self-healing, adaptive, and multifunctional materials play a pivotal role in engineering next-generation spacecraft.
Magnetized Microalgae Could be the Future of Medicine
Scientists develop magnetized microalgae microswimmers using terbium.
Efficient Electrodes for Metal–Air Batteries
A new strategy to overcome the current limitation on sluggish reaction kinetics of the air cathode in Mg–air batteries from Dr. Chong Cheng and Prof. Rainer Haag at Freie Universität in Berlin.
Targeting Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Nano-in-Micro Composites
Orally administered nano-in-micro composites limit the undesirable side effects associated with other inflammatory bowel disease treatments.
Low-Cost Printing of Conductive Copper Electrodes for Flexible Electronics
Sintering metal-organic decomposition inks at low temperatures for printed electronics applications.
Butterfly Structures Enhance Organic Photovoltaic Efficiency
A “butterfly” system of carbon nanotubes grafted with semiconducting polymers increases organic photovoltaic efficiency.
Lithium-based Solid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Batteries [Video]
All-solid-state batteries could overcome some of the drawbacks of lithium-ion batteries.