Researchers have developed a new system using galinstan liquid metal and nanoparticles, in what could be a major development for flexible and self-repairing electronics.
Dual-frequency prediction using the crack closure concept
Researchers report on the prediction of low cycle, high cycle and combined cycle fatigue in turbine blades using the crack closure code FASTRAN.
Understanding oxygen vacancies in SrTiO3
Researchers have obtained new insights into the atomistic and electronic structure of the oxygen vacancy in SrTiO3 through first-principles calculations.
Fabrication of ultra-thin electronic "stickers"
Korean researchers demonstrate a new, polymer-based method to fabricate electronic stickers to be used on unconventional surfaces such as clothing or skin.
Biomimetic pH-Dependency of Hydrogels
The mechanical holdfast of mussels, the byssus, is used as inspiration in the development of pH-repsonsive mechanical properties in hydrogels.
Growing graphene better for future electronics
Researchers in China have developed a method for synthesizing large graphene grains, for application in advanced electronics.
Doped graphite powder: room-temperature superconductors at last?
German scientists have found evidence for granular room-temperature superconductivity in water-treated graphite powder.
Single-Crystal, Organic Nanowire High-Performance Phototransistors
The photoelectronic characteristics of high-performance phototransistors based on single-crystalline n-hannel organic nanowires are studied.
Detection of Explosives: An All-in-Fiber Chemical Sensor for Peroxide Vapors
Scientists report a new method for remote tracing of vapors escaping from the liquid-peroxide explosives used in terror bombing incidents.
Highly Unidirectional Emission from Ultrahigh-Q Microcavities
A new type of on-chip microcavities has been realized, which features both highly unidirectional emission and ultra-high-Q factors in the near infrared.