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Category: Materials Science

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Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?

Posted on October 17, 2022June 24, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…

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    New research could make lithium ion batteries much safer

    Posted on August 11, 2022June 13, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

    A lithium ion battery with solid electrolyte is much safer than lithium ion batteries on the market today.

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      LEDs and smoke detectors could take a big leap forward

      Posted on June 23, 2022June 13, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

      Scientists develop simple procedure to strain silicon, reaching record strain levels, that will have huge impact in optoelectronic devices…

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        How nanowires can improve materials in the aerospace industry

        Posted on May 10, 2022June 24, 2025 by Melisa Yashinski

        The materials used to build aircrafts need to be very strong, able to withstand high temperatures, and lightweight. Carbon fiber composites…

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          What if plastic could detect light or clean wastewater?

          Posted on April 25, 2022November 8, 2022 by Gina Misra

          Engineered living materials are composed of both synthetic materials and living cells. They are made in a lab to do things, like respond to…

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            One step closer to wearable electronics

            Posted on April 18, 2022October 24, 2022 by Melisa Yashinski

            Scientists have found the addition of conductive nanomaterials like copper and ceramics in a piezoelectric polymer material greatly…

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              Using nanoparticles to treat osteoporosis

              Posted on April 4, 2022June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

              The cells in our bones play a crucial role in maintaining our bone health. Diseases such as osteoporosis can damage the health of our bones.…

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