Self-built protein coatings could improve biomedical devices

Engineers explore protein self-assembly as improved coating process.

Water purification system engineered from wood, with help from a microwave oven

Researchers have developed a more eco-friendly way to remove heavy metals, dyes and other pollutants from water. The answer lies in filtering wastewater with a gel material taken from plant cellulose and spiked with small carbon dots produced in a microwave oven.

A three-shell nanoreactor for functionalized fullerene

Researchers have used a three-shell 'Russian doll' architecture to solve a long-standing problem in chemical synthesis of fullerenes.

First 3D-printed proton-conductive membrane paves way for tailored energy storage devices

A research team based has 3D printed the first proton exchange membrane, a critical component of batteries, electrochemical capacitors and fuel cells.