Piezoelectric materials are special because they can turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Now, scientists are making these materials clear, like glass, which opens up new possibilities. These clear materials can be used in things like medical devices, acoustic systems, and e
Lithium-sulfur batteries hold great promise, but they have a big problem. The shuttle effect and slow sulfur conversion cause them to wear out quickly. To tackle this, scientists created a smart sulfur host called VGS@MoC/NCNF. This host is made of nitrogen-doped carbon nanofibers coated with graphe
Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a
The future of technology might just be hiding in the tiniest of places. Scientists have made a big leap in understanding how to create and control quantum emitters, which are like super-small light switches. These switches can release light one particle at a time. This is a big deal because it could
Ceramic membranes are super important in things like batteries and gas filters. They help make energy and split gases. But making them is tricky. When people heat them up to make them dense, some parts evaporate or move around. This messes up how well they work, especially in things like proton-cond
Polymers, those versatile materials we often associate with plastics, are stepping into the spotlight of electronics. Researchers have discovered a way to manipulate how spins travel through these materials, paving the way for advanced electronics that function at room temperature. This is a game-ch
Aluminum has always been a popular choice for making things light and strong. But what if it could be even stronger? That's where single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) come in. These tiny tubes are incredibly strong and have a large surface area, making them perfect for reinforcing materials. The
Scientists have discovered a new way to create special crystals. They mixed two old methods to make this happen. These crystals are unique because they can be magnetic. Three new types were made. One is not magnetic at all. The other two have parts that can be magnetic. One of these is like a 3D puz
Ceramics made from Y 2 O 3 and MgO are great for handling tough conditions and letting mid-infrared light pass through. But they often have flaws like uneven phases, big grains, and poor distribution. The usual way of making them, called coprecipitation, doesn't work well because Y 3+ and Mg
A group of very smart people from OpenAI and Google Brain decided to start a new company called Periodic Labs. They want to use AI to discover new materials, like super conductors. They got a lot of money, $300 million, from investors to do this. The idea started when two friends, Liam Fedus and Ek
