Electrical circuit made of gel can repair itself
(Phys.org)—Scientists have fabricated a flexible electrical circuit that, when cut into two pieces, can repair itself and fully restore its original conductivity. The circuit is made of a new gel that...
View ArticleNew graphene-based catalysts for the energy industry
Researchers at the Universitat Jaume I in Spain have developed materials based on graphene that can catalyse reactions for the conversion and storage of energy. The technology patented by the UJI...
View ArticleEfficient heating for electric cars
If you don't want to freeze in your electric car, you have to make a few concessions, because heating devours a substantial portion of power supply. Fraunhofer researchers will exhibit the demo model...
View ArticlePhagraphene, a relative of graphene, discovered
A group of scientists from Russia, the USA and China have predicted the existence of a new two-dimensional carbon material via computer generated simulation, a "patchwork" analogue of graphene called...
View ArticleLayering technique allows for creating graphene fiber that maintains...
(Phys.org)—A team of researchers working at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has found a way to create a graphene fiber that is stronger and maintains conductive properties better than prior efforts....
View ArticleNew OLED findings move flexible lighting technology toward commercial...
Imagine illuminating your home or business with flat, inexpensive panels that are environmentally friendly, easy on your eyes, and energy-efficient because they create minimal heat.
View ArticleFractals aid efforts to understand heat transport at nanoscale
Researchers for the first time have applied a modern theory of heat transport in experiments with semiconductors used in computers and lasers, with implications for the design of devices that convert...
View ArticleIs black phosphorous the next big thing in materials?
A new experimental revelation about black phosphorus nanoribbons should facilitate the future application of this highly promising material to electronic, optoelectronic and thermoelectric devices. A...
View ArticleStudy predicts bedrock weathering based on topography
Just below Earth's surface, beneath the roots and soil, is a hard, dense layer of bedrock that is the foundation for all life on land. Cracks and fissures within bedrock provide pathways for air and...
View ArticleNanostructuring technology to simultaneously control heat and electricity
The improvement of thermoelectric materials that can directly convert wasted heat to electric energy may lead to one of the solutions for energy issues. For high performance in thermoelectric...
View ArticleGraphene and metal nitrides improve the performance and stability of energy...
Supercapacitors can be charged and discharged tens of thousands of times, but their relatively low energy density compared to conventional batteries limits their application for energy storage. Now,...
View ArticleTurning up the heat on shape-shifting gels
Using steam to control complex chemistry heralds the next generation of heat sensitive smart gels for medicine.
View ArticleResearchers introduce new route to thermal measurements with nanometer...
Understanding nanoscale heat flow is critical in the design of integrated electronic devices and in the development of materials for thermal insulation and thermoelectric energy recovery. While several...
View ArticleConductor turned insulator amid disorder
Some materials that are inherently disordered display unusual conductivity, sometimes behaving like insulators and sometimes like conductors. Physicists have now analysed the conductivity in a special...
View ArticleResearchers uncover multiple adaptations to temperature in birds and mammals
Understanding the different ways organisms can adapt to environmental temperatures is central to understanding how they will respond to climate change.
View ArticleGraphene proves a perfect fit for wearable devices
Cheap, flexible, wireless graphene communication devices such as mobile phones and healthcare monitors can be directly printed into clothing and even skin, University of Manchester academics have...
View ArticleCoulomb blockade in organic conductors found, a world first
Generally, organic conductors has disorder structures so charge transfers from one place with high conductivity to another place with high conductivity. In such occasions, Coulomb blockade of charge...
View ArticleNew bimetallic alloy nanoparticles for printed electronic circuits
A Toyohashi Tech researcher, in cooperation with researchers at Duke University, has invented a production method for oxidation-resistant copper alloy nanoparticles for printed electronics. These novel...
View ArticleScientists are studying the solid Earth to evaluate magnetic-storm hazards
Magnetic storms can interfere with the operation of electric power grids and damage grid infrastructure. They can also disrupt directional drilling for oil and gas, radio communications, communication...
View ArticleNew invention revolutionizes heat transport
Scientists at Aalto University, Finland, have made a breakthrough in physics. They succeeded in transporting heat maximally effectively ten thousand times further than ever before. The discovery may...
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