Scientists develop new class of materials called ‘glassy gels’
A new class of materials called “glassy gels” are very hard and difficult to break despite containing more than 50% liquid.
Coupled with the fact...
Scientists achieve 20% efficiency in organic solar cells with innovative molecular design
Scientists at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have made a breakthrough in organic solar cell (OSC) technology, achieving an impressive 20% efficiency in converting...
Scientists discover new way to boost sodium-ion battery power
Researchers have come up with an exciting new way to increase the capacity of sodium-ion batteries, which could make energy storage cheaper and safer.
This...
Scientists develop soft robotic hand using graphene and liquid crystals
Researchers from Eindhoven University have created a new type of soft robotic hand made from liquid crystals and graphene.
This innovative design could be a...
Scientists develop new technique to boost performance of 2D electronic devices
A research team has made significant progress in the field of two-dimensional (2D) electrical devices by developing an innovative technique that improves the contact...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...
Wear it, then recycle it: innovative dissolvable textiles from gelatin
Imagine a T-shirt you can wear a few times and then dissolve in water to create a new shirt.
This futuristic concept is now closer...
Researchers triple solid oxide fuel cell efficiency with new coating technology
A research team has made a breakthrough in improving the performance of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs).
They developed a catalyst coating that enhances SOFC...
Scientists develop new membrane to improve lithium extraction from salt lakes
In a significant breakthrough for lithium recovery, researchers from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences...
Scientists create efficient catalyst for green hydrogen production
Hydrogen (H2) is a promising fuel that can help reduce greenhouse gases, especially if it’s produced by splitting water (H2O) using renewable energy.
While this...