New material for digital memories of the future

Researchers have developed the first material with conductivity properties that can be switched on and off using ferroelectric polarisation.

Competing forces: How molecules maintain their structure

Using synthetically produced molecules, chemists and physicists have investigated the forces which are at work inside the molecule to give it its three-dimensional structure.

Nanofiber sutures promote production of infection-thwarting peptide

Loading nanofiber sutures with vitamin D induces the production of an infection-fighting peptide, new research shows.

Separating methane and CO2 will become more efficient

To make natural gas and biogas suitable for use, the methane has to be separated from the CO2. This involves the use of membranes: filters that stop the methane and let the CO2 pass through. Researchers have developed a new membrane that makes the separation process much more effective.

Electrode materials from the microwave oven

Novel process for synthesizing high-voltage cathodes for lithium ion batteries.

Water-repelling surfaces ease ice removal

Water-repellent surfaces and coatings could make ice removal a literal breeze by forcing ice to grow up rather than just skate by.

Bridging the terahertz gap

Researchers are exploring the possibility of using an infrared frequency comb to generate elusive terahertz frequencies.