A color-shifting anisotropic soft actuator (CASA) with biomimetic actuation capabilities.
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Recent Battery Research: Because Knowledge is Power
Solid-state and calcium-ion technologies, new SEI concepts, and intercalation electrodes are at the top of the list for the latest advanced battery research.
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A Novel Design Strategy for Bulk, Complex Nanostructures [Video]
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Improving PEEK Polymers Through Plasma By Drying and Storing
A French team of scientists studied the effect of the atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on poly‐ether‐ether‐ketone (PEEK) surface in terms of wettability and practical adhesion towards metallic thin films as well as the evolution of the wettability of PEEK surfaces regarding the aging of plasma treatment.
How to Power Your Life Wherever You Go–With Rain
The energy of single rain drops can now be harnessed to drive electronics by a hydraulic triboelectric nanogenerator.
Gooey Electronic Devices as Neural Probes
Ultracompliant hydrogel-based multielectrode arrays as neural probes.
Dual-Therapy for Skin Cancers
A dual photodynamic and chemo therapy for skin cancers is proposed.
Plasma Technique Improves Laser Sintering of 3D products
An international team of scientists conducted a comprehensive study of the usability of plasma treated PA12 powder in laser sintering for applications which require high hydrophilicity.
Self-Healing Mechanisms of Nanotwinned Metals Under Irradiation
Nanotwinned metals have been an important research object in the last 15 years because of their broad engineering application prospects.
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