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Condensed Matter May 15, 2024

Quantum geometry offers new insights into 'smart' materials with switchable electric polarity

Quantum theorists at the University of British Columbia have proposed a new approach to studying stacking ferroelectricity—spontaneous electric polarization—in layered, two-dimensional lab-grown materials.

Nanomaterials May 7, 2024

Smart labs for bespoke synthesis of nanomaterials are emerging

In the early 20th century, the development of a catalyst for ammonia synthesis by the Haber-Bosch method took more than 10,000 experiments before it was successful. The development of new materials is a time-consuming and ...

Biochemistry May 3, 2024

Scientists show how to treat burns with an environmentally friendly plant-based bandage

The Smart Materials research group, coordinated by Athanassia Athanassiou at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (Italian Institute of Technology), has developed a biocompatible bandage made of plant-based materials that, ...

Polymers Apr 29, 2024

Scientists develop strong yet reusable adhesive from smart materials

Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a smart, reusable adhesive more than 10 times stronger than a gecko's feet adhesion, pointing the way for development of reusable ...

Polymers Apr 10, 2024

New molecular device unlocks potential for targeted drug delivery and self-healing materials

In a new breakthrough that could revolutionize medical and material engineering, scientists have developed a first-of-its-kind molecular device that controls the release of multiple small molecules using force.

Environment Apr 5, 2024

Waterfront cities in Europe set sail for climate resilience

A group of European urban areas bordering seas and rivers is paving the way for climate neutrality by 2030.

General Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics Apr 2, 2024

Âé¶¹ÒùÔºicists create new method to systematically determine efficient search strategies

Researchers at TU Darmstadt have now presented an approach in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that can be used to systematically determine efficient search strategies. It could help to intelligently ...

General Âé¶¹ÒùÔºics Apr 2, 2024

Âé¶¹ÒùÔºicist create new method to systematically determine efficient search strategies

Researchers at TU Darmstadt have now presented an approach in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) that can be used to systematically determine efficient search strategies. It could help to intelligently ...

Analytical Chemistry Mar 18, 2024

Researchers unveil new digital twin for precise real-time analysis of composite materials production

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid (UPM) have developed an innovative digital twin that enables real-time analysis of composite materials manufacturing.

Analytical Chemistry Mar 12, 2024

Tailoring raloxifene into single-component molecular crystals for multilevel stimuli-responsive phosphorescence

Smart materials that can rapidly respond to external stimuli possess immense potential for applications in anti-counterfeiting and encryption, data storage, sensors, bioimaging, and so on. However, most stimulus-responsive ...

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