Can We Beat Mother Nature at Materials Design?
Scientists review how we are matching – or exceeding – nature’s ability to make strong, tough lightweight structural materials.
Scientists review how we are matching – or exceeding – nature’s ability to make strong, tough lightweight structural materials.
Theoretical modeling of energy loss in solar cells may lead to more efficient materials to convert sunlight to electricity.
Atomic-scale simulations predict how to use nanoparticles to increase hydrogen production.
Predictable assembly of protein building blocks result in a new class of porous materials, with potential uses ranging from efficient fuel storage to practical carbon capture and conversion.
New electron-beam writing technique controls electronic properties for future on-demand re-configurable electronics.
A simplified architecture leads to efficiencies rivaling conventional silicon solar cells.
Patterned arrays of nanometer-sized connections in two-dimensional semiconductors could enable ultrathin integrated circuits for smartphones and solar cells.
Dressing electrons with a rotating field of laser light creates distinct, controllable states, opening the door for innovative electronics.
Affordable, Earth-abundant catalyst achieves efficient solar-driven hydrogen fuel production.
Chameleon-like color changes are observed by confining liquid crystals within small drops.
Three-dimensional structure of nanocrystals in solution determined with atomic resolution using a new technique.
A low-cost, stable oxide film is highly conductive and transparent, rivaling its predecessors.