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Nano-Patched Strengthened Graphene for Soft Electronics
A new method to improve the mechanical durability of graphene films based on the introduction of chemically-attachable nanometer-thick organic patches onto a graphene surface is reported.
Triazole-based Glassy Photopolymer Networks with Superior Tensile Toughness
Thermosetting photopolymers with high stiffness, strength and thermoplastic-like ductility.
![3D Microflower Cathode Promotes Oxygen Diffusion in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/aenm201800089_ASN_image.png)
3D Microflower Cathode Promotes Oxygen Diffusion in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries [Video]
Dr. Mingsen Zheng, Prof. Quanfeng Dong, and co-workers from Xiamen University design a plant-inspired, high-performance cobalt sulfide–porous carbon foil (PCF) electrode for lithium–air (Li–O2) batteries.
![Separating Chiral Molecules with Thermoresponsive Nanotubes [Video]](https://www.advancedsciencenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/smll201800030_ASN_image.jpg)
Separating Chiral Molecules with Thermoresponsive Nanotubes [Video]
Dr. Naohiro Kameta from the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and colleagues design thermoresponsive poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-coated nanotubes for simple and efficient separation of chiral molecules.
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Trans-Scale Biosensing Interface for Ultrasensitive Detection [Video]
Dr. Fan Yang and Prof. Guo-Jun Zhang from Hubei University of Chinese Medicine, and co-workers, engineer a trans-scale biosensing interface capable of ultrasensitive microRNA detection.
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Moisture-Resistant Perovskite Solar Cells Based on Low-Cost Dye [Video]
Dopant-free, moisture-resistant hole-transport materials (HTMs) for perovskite solar cells based on derivatives of the dye anthanthrone (ANT) are developed by Sagar M. Jain from Swansea University Bay Campus, Prashant Sonar from Queensland University of Technology, and co-workers.
New Directions in Hydrogen Production
Novel heterojunction material for efficient water splitting and hydrogen production operating in a broad range of pH conditions.
Knittable Zinc–Air Batteries
The dissolution problem for manganese dioxide-based cathodes in zinc-based batteries has been solved, and fully knittable zinc–air batteries have been designed that can be incorporated into regular clothing to power portable devices.
Let’s Do the Twist Again: Making Flexible, Durable Batteries
The addition of a liquid metal anode enables the design of a deformable battery with some unusual characteristics.
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