Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing report a wearable self-cleaning/charging power system (SPS) that can harvest electrical energy from falling raindrops.
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Zirconium Alloys for Orthopaedic and Dental Applications
The biocompatibility, magnetic susceptibility and mechanical properties of commercially pure zirconium and zirconium alloys are reviewed and their potential use as MRI-compatible implant materials is discussed.
Electrifying Fashion
Working toward a world where your smartphone can be charged by your t-shirt.
Doping for Performance Enhancement: Improved Photocatalysis
Excellent photocatalytic activity is realized after using an ion implanter to dope titanium oxide with carbon and nitrogen.
Cover Art – Targeted Drug Delivery, Bioprinting & Arthritis Treatment
Check out the latest covers of Advanced Healthcare Materials!
Protonic Ceramics for Fuel Cells at Intermediate Temperatures
Protonic ceramic fuel cells operate in an intermediate temperature range (300–600 °C), avoiding the problems faced by other fuel cell types. Enhanced peak power densities have now been generated using a microstructured anode and a very thin electrolyte.
Single Step 3D Printing of Piezoelectric Sensors
Researchers 3D printed piezoelectric sensors in a single step at room temperature by extruding a piezoelectric nanocomposite sandwiched between two layers of silver paste acting as electrodes.
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Self-Folding, Soft Microgrippers for On-Demand Applications [Video]
Soft robotic grippers demonstrate their ability to transport cargoes on demand.
Machine Learning for Bioinformatics and Neuroimaging
Machine Learning (ML) is a well‐known paradigm that refers to the ability of systems to learn a specific task from the data and aims to develop computer algorithms that improve with experience.
The Shape of Water
A team from China explore the romantic side of materials science
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