Scientists find safer alternative to lead perovskites for future electronics
Scientists are always on the lookout for safer and more efficient materials to power the next generation of electronics.
For years, perovskites—crystal-like materials that can...
Fast charging could make zinc batteries stronger, not weaker, study finds
For decades, battery experts have warned that charging a battery too quickly is a recipe for disaster.
Fast charging was believed to cause damage, shorten...
A smart ultra-thin filter could make EV batteries last five times longer
Electric cars are becoming more popular every year, but one of the biggest challenges holding back the technology is the battery.
Drivers want batteries that...
Ultrasonic sound could turn sea sand into safe construction material
Sand is one of the most important materials in construction. It is used to build everything from roads and bridges to harbors and skyscrapers.
Traditionally,...
Scientists grow ultrathin semiconductors on electronics to avoid manufacturing step
A team of materials scientists at Rice University has found a new way to make the next generation of electronic devices faster and easier...
Scientists set new standards for 3D printing with powders
3D printing has become a key technology for industries such as aerospace, medical devices, and advanced toolmaking.
One of the most important methods is called...
Scientists achieve record hydrogen peroxide production with new catalyst
Hydrogen peroxide is a chemical best known as a disinfectant, but it has far more powerful uses. Packed with chemical energy, it is strong...
Liquid gold: How to turn urine into fertilizer and energy
What if one of the world’s most overlooked waste products could be turned into a valuable resource?
A team of researchers led by Stanford University...
NASA’s new printable metal can survive extreme space temperatures
Building rocket engines that can withstand the brutal heat of spaceflight has always been a major challenge.
Traditional 3D printing has made it easier to...
New ‘jelly ice’ could keep things cold—without meltwater
Everyone knows what happens when ice melts: it leaves behind a puddle of water.
But researchers at the University of California, Davis, have developed a...