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Anyone can control injection molding with an AI helper
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New production method of graphene enables transparent solar cells
A new way of making large sheets of graphene could lead to ultra-lightweight, flexible solar cells, and to new classes of light-emitting devices and other thin-film electronics
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Assembling nanoparticles into macroscale structures could provide new, durable materials for a range of fields and applications.
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Replacing toxins with water in the green production of plastics
Researchers use hot water and pressure to circumvent the need to use toxic chemicals in the production of organic plastics.
Affordable seismic dampers for residential and commercial buildings
Novel graphene‐reinforced elastomeric isolators are a viable, low‐cost alternative to reinforce buildings against earthquake damage.
New smart materials from ionic liquid–polymer composites
The combination of ionic liquids with polymers allows the development of smart materials with superior properties and tailored functionalities for several areas of application.
Exchanging heat for pressure: An efficient route to processing titanium alloys
Researchers report a fast and efficient titanium alloy processing technique that requires up to 50% less heat.
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