Natural materials to support green energy
Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.
Category: Materials Science
Geologists identify a new way copper ore forms
Researchers found that massive copper ore deposits in central Arizona formed from melted crust rather than melted mantle.
Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion
Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.
New LED technology could make phone screens flexible
Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…
Could sodium-ion batteries replace lithium-ion batteries in electronics?
Scientists designed a unique hybrid material that stores sodium, which could improve performance and reliability of sodium-ion batteries for…
Building better robots
Scientists developed a new model to improve the gripping performance of electroadhesive clutches in robots. Their upgraded cyber-hand was…
Superconductivity in multi-layered graphene
Scientists discovered superconductivity in structures of four and five layers of graphene where alternating layers are twisted to a “magic…
New device converts mechanical energy into light
In automobiles, aircrafts, and other large machineries, it is extremely useful to have a way to detect the amount of force certain…
Common solids could improve carbon capture from car exhaust
Scientists recently tested new solids for cheaper and safer capture of carbon dioxide from internal combustion engines. This technology…
Can nanoparticles remove plastic pollution from water?
Scientists developed iron oxide nanoparticles with water-resistant coatings. They showed that microplastics in water bind to the particles,…