Rice University scientists have developed a simple way to produce conductive, three-dimensional objects made of graphenefoam.
Mass-Production of Flexible Solar Cells: Challenges in Durability and Environmental Impact
If scientists’ dreams came true, everyday items such as mobile devices, clothing and vehicles would be equipped with flexible solar cells.
Energy Perspectives: Arumugam Manthiram Describes Polysulfide Shuttling
Arumugam Manthiram of the University of Texas at Austin was a Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher for 2017. Hear what he has to say about the problem of polysulfide shuttling in sulfur-based battery systems.
Hot Reviews from the Advanced Materials Interfaces Hall of Fame
Topical reviews from the Advanced Materials Interfaces Hall of Fame series are among the most popular articles on offer to our readership – and they’re free to read for a limited time.
Catching Fresh Water
Scientists discover a way to harvest fresh water from air, also in arid regions.
Drop-In Solar Fuels from Carbon Dioxide and Water: Performance Indicators
Various approaches for converting CO2 and H2O to liquid hydrocarbons using solar energy involve electro/photo/thermochemical catalytic processes and combinations thereof exist.
Electrocatalysis Snapshots: Materials for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
What’s new in hydrogen production? Sustainable energy is a hot topic, and these snapshots will update you on what materials are being optimised right now for the HER.
Early Detection of Lung Cancer Volatile Organic Compound by Surface Enhancement Raman Spectra (SERS)
A biosensor based on SERS to detect lung cancer volatile organic compound (VOC) from exhaled breath.
Nanochemical Fountain Pen Lithography for Printed Electronics
A nanoprinting strategy to produce nano and microscale lines and components for electronic applications.
MRS Fall Meeting Boston 2017
The 2017 Fall Meeting of the Materials Research Society (MRS) took place in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, from November 26 – December 1. This year’s conference featured 55 technical symposia, eleven tutorial sessions, four poster sessions, and 241 exhibitors. The...