Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
Understanding how chemical vapors interact leads to better production equipment and increased lighting efficiency.
Novel material for purifying gases could significantly lower industrial energy costs.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
Experts look at past nuclear accidents and potential scenarios to identify gaps in understanding nuclear fuel behavior.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method non-destructively images the chemical and structural changes in a lithium ion battery.
Short pulses of light reveal an intrinsic conducting surface that is different from the bulk.
A scalable catalytic process improves the yield of biofuels by 40%.
