Chemistry provides a route to selective binding and extraction of radioactive cesium.
New scalable, high power energy storage possible with carbon-electrolyte slurries.
Visualization of electron pair binding confirms predictions about how high temperature superconductivity works.
Novel, liquid-less design promises to improve long-term stability and durability of dye-sensitized solar cells while hitting high efficiency marks.
Overcoming a fundamental dilemma in making polymers that combine strength and toughness with spontaneous healing capability.
Current-carrying nanotubes heat up nearby materials but not themselves, indicating a new path to energy-efficient electronics.
Researchers have created an environmentally-friendly plastic coating that converts a wide range of electrical conductors into air-stable components for flexible, less expensive electronics.
Adding nanostructured regions to boost LED light output.
New catalyst structures for fuel cells in vehicles improve activity and stability compared to commercial platinum counterparts.
Understanding how chemical vapors interact leads to better production equipment and increased lighting efficiency.
Novel material for purifying gases could significantly lower industrial energy costs.
New nanostructured electrodes have 10 times the charging speed and higher battery power.
