Incorporating ionic liquids into polymers to improve ion transport in solid state electrolytes for electrochemical devices.
New anti-condensation coating developed at MIT
New surface coating for glass could eliminate image distortion caused by condensation and also prevent frost buildup.
Destroying greenhouse gases with plasma
Nonthermal plasma operated in dielectric barrier discharge decomposes the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide into its constituent elements: oxygen and nitrogen.
A new porous material for carbon capture
Chemists at USF and KAUST have discovered a more efficient, less expensive and reusable material for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and separation.
Better batteries with less lithium-ion dendrites
Researchers have shown theoretically how to control or eliminate the formation of “dendrites” that cause lithium-ion batteries to fail.
March highlights from physica status solidi
Fe–Ga alloy strips, Au–Ge bonding, and MOF-FF – these and more in March’s physics highlights.
Observing titanium dioxide with ultrashort light pulses
Scientist observe the impact of subtle changes in the electron distribution of a crystal on its atomic structure on ultrashort time scales.
Synergistic marriage of fluorescence sensing and molecular self-assembly
Fluorescence sensing along with molecular self-assembly leads to a highly selective sensory system for biologically important molecules.
Bacteria easily clog medical devices, Princeton researchers find
New study examines how bacteria clog medical device, to shape strategies for preventing clogging of devices such as stents.
Anglo American Platinum to invest in Ballard to support fuel cell production
$4 million will support continued commercial advancement of the company’s fuel cell products in target market applications.