New X-Ray microscopy technique reveals nanoscale secrets of rechargeable batteries

An X-ray microscopy technique recently developed has given scientists the ability to image nanoscale changes inside lithium-ion battery particles as they charge and discharge. The real-time images provide a new way to learn how batteries work, and how to improve them.

Scientists develop quick-destructing battery to power 'transient' devices

Self-destructing electronic devices could keep military secrets out of enemy hands. Or they could save patients the pain of removing a medical device. Or, they could allow environmental sensors to wash away in the rain.

'Liquid fingerprinting' technique instantly identifies unknown liquids

Ability to instantly identify unknown liquids in the field could aid first responders, improve plant safety.

Sprinkling of neural dust opens door to electroceuticals (w/video)

Engineers have built the first dust-sized, wireless sensors that can be implanted in the body, bringing closer the day when a Fitbit-like device could monitor internal nerves, muscles or organs in real time.

Photon energy as the third dimension in crystallographic texture analysis

An international team has introduced a three-dimensional X-ray diffraction technique for determining crystallographic texture - the preferred orientation of the little crystals in a solid - with previously unattainable spatial resolution.

Researchers improve computer modeling for designing drug-delivery nanocarriers

Scientists have developed a computer model that will aid in the design of nanocarriers, microscopic structures used to guide drugs to their targets in the body.

High accuracy measurements to meet manufacturing needs

The advanced technologies designed by researchers working on the SURFUND project go beyond the current state-of-the-art techniques in metrology, the science of measurements applied to manufacturing and other industrial processes.

Towards the T-1000: Liquid metals propel future electronics (w/video)

Self-propelling liquid metals a critical step to future elastic electronics.