Gel uses nanoparticles for on-demand control of droplet shapes, of interest for energy storage and catalysis.
Crumpling reduces rigidity in an otherwise stiff material, making it less prone to catastrophic failure.
Readily rotating molecules let electrons last, resulting in higher solar cell efficiency.
Built from the bottom up, nanoribbons can be semiconducting, enabling broad electronic applications.
Direct writing of pure-metal structures may advance novel light sources, sensors and information storage technologies.
Neutron-scattering studies reveal surprising formation of ammonia after acetonitrile is turned into graphitic polymer, opening doors for catalyst-free industrial reactions at room temperature.
Scientists surprised by discovery that copper embedded in carbon nano-spikes can turn carbon dioxide into ethanol.
Use of electric fields to reversibly change a material’s hardness by up to 30 percent promises new functionalities for microphones and sensors.
Electron beam controllably builds micro- and nanoscale structures, enabling new three-dimensional materials.
Researchers designed an extremely efficient catalytic system to remove carbon monoxide.
Squeezing spheres together creates a protective barrier that combines impressive conductivity with protection from short circuits.
Implanted helium ions “tuned” complex behaviors—enabling design of new materials for efficient electricity storage and testing theories.
