(Phys.org)—A team of researchers from South Korea have developed bendable polymer electrolytes for lithium ion batteries. The Yonhap News Agency carried the announcement, which has led to numerous suggestions, along with ...
The printing of three-dimensional tissue has taken a major step forward with the creation of a novel hybrid printer that simplifies the process of creating implantable cartilage.
Engineering
Nov 21, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Working in the lab for the last few years, three generations of University of Akron polymer scientists say their mutual and passionate curiosity about science has led to their discovery of a first-of-its-kind, ...
Polymers
Nov 19, 2012
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(Phys.org)—A team of Stanford chemists and engineers has created the first synthetic material that is both sensitive to touch and capable of healing itself quickly and repeatedly at room temperature. The advance could lead ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 11, 2012
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A team headed by Dr. Naoe Hosoda at the National Institute for Materials Science is engaged in research and development of "Future joining technology for reversible interconnection" as an environment-friendly technology.
Materials Science
Aug 23, 2012
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Scientists and engineers often turn to nature for inspiration and clues on how to do things more efficiently and effectively. European researchers successfully induced self-assembly of a novel electrically conductive polymer ...
Nanomaterials
Jul 9, 2012
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Researchers at MIT have found a new way of making complex three-dimensional structures using self-assembling polymer materials that form tiny wires and junctions. The work has the potential to usher in a new generation of ...
Nanophysics
Jun 8, 2012
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A new bio-inspired approach to synthesising polymers will offer unprecedented control over the final polymer structure and yield advances in nanomedicine, researchers say.
Polymers
May 2, 2012
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Printing three dimensional objects with incredibly fine details is now possible using "two-photon lithography". With this technology, tiny structures on a nanometer scale can be fabricated. Researchers at the Vienna University ...
Nanophysics
Mar 13, 2012
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(PhysOrg.com) -- In the effort to convert sunlight into electricity, photovoltaic solar cells that use conductive organic polymers for light absorption and conversion have shown great potential. Organic polymers can be produced ...
Optics & Photonics
Feb 13, 2012
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