Scientists simplify lithium-sulfur battery production

Scientists have developed a novel approach to prepare next-generation lithium-sulfur cathodes, which simplifies the typically time-consuming and complicated process for producing them. This represents a promising step towards the commercialization of lithium-sulfur batteries.

Nanoparticles may have bigger impact on the environment than previously thought

First-of-its-kind study shows that non-antibacterial nanoparticles can cause resistance in bacteria.

Atomic-level imaging could offer roadmap to metals with new properties

A novel approach for metallurgists involves building an atomic resolution chemical map to help gain new insights into individual high-entropy alloys and help characterize their properties.

Physicists couple key components of quantum technologies

Researchers develop an easy-to-produce interface between quantum emitters and nanophotonic networks.

Graphene substrate improves the conductivity of carbon nanotube network

Researchers have combined graphene and single-walled carbon nanotubes into a transparent hybrid material with conductivity higher than either component exhibits separately.

New production technique for high-performance polymer could make for better body armor

A team of researchers has found a new way to produce a polymer material called PBO, a product known commercially as Zylon that's used in bulletproof vests and other high-performance fabrics.

How to quickly design a white LED?

Scientists introduce a radically new design principle that is based on an analytical model instead of a numerical approach. The model predicts a white LED's color point for any combination of design parameters and allows for a much faster design, by up to a 1 000 000 times, resulting in reduced design and production costs.

Travelling light with the first environmentally friendly graphene smart-case

A prototype for a graphene-based smart suitcase made of 100% of recycled plastic has been developed.

How to make biocatalysts immortal with dendrimers

Oxygen threatens sustainable catalysts that use hydrogen to produce electricity in fuel cells. Researchers have developed a way to combat this.

Photocatalytic hydrogen production from water

Chemists have developed carbon-conjugated covalent organic frameworks for visible light-driven catalytic production of hydrogen gas from water.