Light-weight ceramic materials a model for lighter armor

A new model that describes the granular material response more accurately by studying the stress state at which a variety of ceramics fail as reported in the literature by various research teams.

The power of perovskite

Researchers improved perovskite-based technology in the entire energy cycle, from solar cells harnessing power to LED diodes to light the screens of future electronic devices and other lighting applications.

Discovery could lead to new catalyst design to reduce nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust

Researchers have discovered a new reaction mechanism that could be used to improve catalyst designs for pollution control systems to further reduce emissions of smog-causing nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust.

Super-photostable fluorescent labeling agent for super-resolution microscopy

A powerful tool for 3D and multicolor STED imaging of cellular ultrastructure.

Gold nanostars and immunotherapy vaccinate mice against cancer

New treatment cures, vaccinates mouse in small proof-of-concept study.

Researchers print graphene-like materials with inkjet

New black phosphorous inks are compatible with conventional inkjet printing techniques for optoelectronics and photonics.

Fizzy soda water could be key to clean manufacture of flat graphene

Researchers have discovered a new use for sparkling water that will have major impact on the manufacturer of the world's thinnest, flattest, and one most useful materials - graphene.