Oxygen can do a favor to synthesize metal-organic frameworks

Researchers have identified how oxygen affects the synthesis of a novel MOF.

A flexible color-changing film inspired by chameleon skin (w/video)

Researchers have developed a flexible film that changes color in response to stretching, pressure or humidity.

Materials scientists discover design secrets of nearly indestructible insect

Researchers reveal the material components - and their nano- and microscale blueprints - that make the diabolical ironclad beetle so indestructible, while also demonstrating how engineers can benefit from these designs.

Researchers invent a new atomic layer deposition process

Researchers have invented a new way to deposit thin layers of atoms as a coating onto a substrate material at near room temperatures.

Magic fibers: Creating 'smart fabrics' that can change color

A researcher is testing new ways to spin liquid crystals into fibers that could be used in camouflage clothing or to create cleaning wipes that can detect the presence of bacteria.

Spinning graphene composite spider web architecture into 3D imaging technology

Researchers are taking cues from nature to develop 3D photodetectors for biomedical imaging. The team used some architectural features from spider webs and combined it with organic-dye-sensitized graphene hybrid composites to develop the technology.