Yadong Yin on stimuli-responsive materials, the importance of science communication and future research plans.
Quick Response Codes in 3D-Printed Structures
Quick response code ‘clouds’ embedded in three-dimensional parts for product authentication.
Prof. Ghim Wei Ho on Research for a Sustainable World
Dr. Ghim Wei Ho is a scientist who studies sustainable energy, discusses how she choose her research path, the future of the soft matter field, her hobbies, and who she admires the most.
Organic Photodiodes for Artificial Retinal Implants
Scientists fabricate near-infrared tandem organic photodiodes for future artificial retinal implants.
eMotion Butterflies
Festo uses eMotion Butterflies to demonstrate the collective behavior of ultra-lightweight flying objects.
Better Navigation of the Complex Resistive Switching Landscape
A recent Progress Report on the recommended methods of studying resistive switching devices is reviewed.
Human Intelligence and Experiential Learning in Materials Discovery
Climbing these steps of the materials discovery ladder requires embracing a vast body of experiential knowledge accumulated over years of first-hand experimental and theoretical learning.
These Lithium-ion Batteries That Can’t Catch Fire
Addition of powdered silica to the polymer layer that separates electrodes inside a test battery prevents lithium-ion battery fires.
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.
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.