New nanocoating a breakthrough for hydrogen fuel

Researchers have developed a very effective protection strategy for narrow bandgap semiconductors, stabilizing them during photoreactions.

Droplets perform daredevil feats on gel surfaces

Scientists have succeeded in making droplets flow just as fast on soft surfaces as on hard ones by changing the surface texture.

Spontaneous organization of supracolloids into three-dimensional structured materials

Researchers report a three-dimensional structured material achieved through supracolloids assembly.

Two-phase material with surprising properties

Microstructure and macroscopic electro-mechanical properties are closely coupled in so-called ferroelectric polymers. An explanation for the high temperature dependence of this coupling has now been found.

From trash to treasure: Silicon waste finds new use in Li-ion batteries

Researchers fabricate Li-ion battery electrodes with Si swarf/graphite sheet composites, achieving high performance, reduced cost, and environmental friendliness.

World's first video recording of a space-time crystal

A team of researchers has succeeded in creating a micrometer-sized space-time crystal consisting of magnons at room temperature. With the help of an ultra-precise X-ray microscope, they were able to capture the recurring periodic magnetization structure in a video.

Radiative cooling and solar heating from one system, no electricity needed

Study describes passive cooling system that aims to help impoverished communities, reduce cooling and heating costs, lower CO2 emissions.