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Advanced Functional Materials
Liquid metal adhesive holds fast for durable, flexible electronics
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Nanobelts provide clean energy and sustainable electronics for a future Martian colony
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How a textile technology is supercharging stem cell growth
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How to draw a circuit with a ballpoint pen
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Click chemistry used to weave customizable spider silk
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Say goodbye to grease and grime with these transparent self-cleaning materials
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Self-powered nanosensor to transform vehicle safety
Drawing power from the electrical fields of nearby objects, this nanosensor enhances vehicle safety and slashes energy consumption.
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