Researchers develop dual-responsive muscle-like soft actuators with both dexterity and high mechanical strength.
Magnetically Controlled Microparticles for Soft Robotics [Video]
Liquid crystalline elastomer microparticles can be magnetically controlled and used as transport systems.
Magnesium Batteries: An Alternative to Lithium?
Magnesium batteries for high temperature use, layered cathode materials, and cathode microstructure are at the forefront of battery technology research.
SF6 Worries – The Most Potent and Persistent Greenhouse Gas
The most potent and persistent greenhouse gas is neither carbon dioxide nor methane, but sulfur hexafluoride, a colorless, odorless, non-polar, inert gas.
Metamaterial Improves Solar Cells
As the demand for photovoltaics increases, so too does the demand for rare metal resources, which must be addressed.
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.
The Faerie Queen of Chiral Nanomaterials
If we shadows have offended…
Batteries of the Near Future
Fraunhofer is developing innovative solutions for current challenges in lithium-metal anodes.
Soft Robotics Powered by Microfluidics
The ability to collocate multiple functionalities will create new opportunities for the fabrication of “smart” soft robotic systems.
Simple Could Be Better Than Complex
Contrary to conventional strategies, an extremely low thermal conductivity can be obtained in materials with simple composition.