Scientists create a lightweight wood with incorporated magnetic nanoparticles for electromagnetic interference shielding.
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Printing liquid metals: The next generation of wiring
Direct‐write and 3D printing using liquids metals provides an interesting alternative for wiring in circuitry.
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
Making safer helmets using liquid crystals
Developing better protective equipment requires new materials that better disperse energy.
3D printing with nanoparticles
Assembling nanoparticles into macroscale structures could provide new, durable materials for a range of fields and applications.
Water purification with custom membranes
A new technique opens up new possibilities in membrane fabrication.
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.
Rethinking plastics production and recycling
A new route to synthesize plastics not only moves away from fossil fuels but enhances the likelihood of recycling.
An ultrathin membrane for gas purification
Researchers fabricate a highly selective ZIF‐8 gas separation membrane.
Building a lemon bioeconomy with green technology
Today’s green chemistry technologies open the route to a broader and richer economy for lemons, well beyond the fresh fruit and fruit juice markets.
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