A Swiss team of researchers has developed an innovative new approach to creating flexible batteries using stretchable materials.
Stretchable, Morphing Smart Skins Inspired by Cephalopods
Researchers reproduce the soft, stretchable, and smart skin of cephalopods.
The Success of Plasma for Microfabrication in Electronics
New plasma techniques are contributing to the rapid development of new micro-electromechanical systems.
Plasma Improves Printing of Fine Structures Using Nano Inks
Plasma printing pre-treatment contributes to increased print resolution with conductive nano inks on flexible polymer substrates.
Building a Sustainable Future with Emission-Free Cement
A new electrochemical reactor could be the solution to emissionless cement production.
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.
Pain-Feeling, Self-Healing Robots
A joint European project plans to create a soft robot made from a self-healing material, which can detect and localize a damage like a pain.
Photothermal Fabrics for Solar Desalination
A hanging model for solar‐enabled evaporation of seawater desalination.
Making MRIs Safer
Nanoparticle-based gadolinium contrast agents to improve the safety of MRIs.
A New Fabrication Process for Transparent Glass Heaters [Video]
High-performance transparent glass heaters are manufactured using a silver mesh fabrication technique.