Researchers at Hokkaido University call into question the strong and stable image of the carbon-carbon single bond.
A plant to help the planet: A strong, tough, and scalable material from fast-growing bamboo
Lightweight but tough, bamboo is the hope for a more sustainable life and future for our planet.
Bioelectronic device achieves unprecedented control of cell membrane voltage
Driven by a machine learning algorithm, the closed-loop biohybrid device maintained a set membrane voltage in human stem cells for 10 hours.
Stefano Passerini: Long-time storage of renewable energy
Celebrating “10 years of Advanced Energy Materials Research,” we chatted with Stefano Passerini, Director of the HIU about his career, concerning trends in battery science, and how Dante has influenced his development.
What would a room temperature superconductor mean for the energy sector?
While superconductors are not considered an energy material, the energy savings arising from resistance-free transmission and distribution of electricity are potentially massive when considered on a global scale.
Compressed air cars for urban transportation
Researchers have increased the efficiency of compressed air cars with the aid of phase change materials for heat recovery, making them a viable carbon-free alternative for future passenger cars.
What is the carbon footprint of carbon capture and utilization?
The amount of carbon dioxide produced by industrial point sources is far larger than the current demand for carbon capture and utilization.
Geoff Ozin — Small materials with a big impact
To celebrate his upcoming 77th birthday, we reached out to nanochemist and long-time ASN contributor, Geoffery Ozin, to discuss his colorful career, current projects, and plans for the future.
Strange gamma-ray heartbeat puzzles scientists
Cosmic gas cloud blinks in sync with circling black hole.
Reusable face masks that kill pathogens
Researchers develop a reusable filter paper made from titanium dioxide nanowires that is capable of trapping and killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus.