Zhongze Gu and colleagues from Southeast University in China utilize direct laser writing to 3D-print omniphobic, triply re-entrant surfaces that can universally repel organic liquids.
Microbial Sensors Based on ZnO Nanorod Arrays [Video]
The size, shape, and order of nanorods in solid-state microbial sensors are controlled using the forces of gravity and magnetism.
Synthetic Anti-Ferromagnetic Nanostructures for Wearable Spintronic Devices [Video]
Ionic gel modulation of Ruderman–Kittel–Kasuya–Yosida interactions in flexible, synthetic anti-ferromagnetic nanostructures.
Luminescent Emotions [Video]
Flexible, printable luminescent devices that can detect the weak changes in strain associated with facial emotions.
Maximizing the Storage Capacity of Lithium in Carbon Materials [Video]
A lithium-doped carbon material is developed as an anode that can enhance the lithium storage capacity in lithium-ion batteries.
Dimension‐Based Design of Melt Electrowritten Scaffolds [Video]
A new design approach for the fabrication of scaffolds for biomedical applications.
Invisible Patterns [Video]
A new colloidal photonic crystal-based material can hide patterns that are revealed under the flow of humid air.
Bioinspired Synthesis of Monolithic and Layered Aerogels [Video]
A new ambient drying method for aerogel fabrication is reported.
Bioinspired Hydrogel Interferometer for Adaptive Coloration and Chemical Sensing [Video]
A hydrogel interferometer is revealed as a simple and universal adaptive color platform.
Metasurface Enabled Wide‐Angle Fourier Lens [Video]
Prof. Shuang Zhang from the University of Birmingham, Prof. Shuqi Chen from Nankai University, and their co-workers, report a 1D, wide-angle Fourier metalens that operates over a broad optical bandwidth.