Inspired by the water collecting abilities of the cactus, researchers create a biomimetic water collection system through 3D printing.
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Researchers at UC San Diego bring lithium metal batteries one step closer to commercialization with their new ultrasound device.
Micro- and nanofabrication of 2D and 3D metal structures
Exploring advances in building 2D and 3D structures through lithography and additive manufacturing.
Bending the world’s strongest material … on the nanoscale
A team of Australian scientists has discovered diamond can be bent and deformed, creating possibilities for the design and engineering of new nanoscale devices.
Carbon fiber composites need no ovens or autoclaves
A new fabrication technique for aerospace components uses a carbon nanotube film to produce large composites without the need for large ovens or autoclaves.
A nanoporous self-assembling network
Scientists have functionalized a simple nano-building block to form self-assembling molecular networks that exhibit exceptional properties.
Chameleon metals change their surface structure in response to heat
Researchers develop chameleon metals that change their properties when heated to different temperatures.
Tessellations emerge in templated layered materials
Researchers use ordered templates to impart unprecedented tessellating patterns in composites made from inorganic materials.
Resolving the wiring issues in printed electronics
What does cooking in your kitchen have in common with printed electronics? More than one would think! Sintering is a widely used technique for bonding particles into coherent structures, imparting increased strength and integrity. Due to its low cost, and reliability,...
Computational electromagnetics: Know your tools for they shape our future
Clarifying some of the misconceptions, limitations, and capabilities of CEM modelling to help researchers find the right tools for their needs.
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