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Materials science

Materials science/Mathematics

Controlling motion with magnetic fields: The future of smart materials

Abdou Sene
April 23, 2025

Can magnetic fields control motion remotely? Scientists study piezoelectric materials for future uses in medicine and advanced technology.

Chemistry/Engineering/Materials science

How 3D printing is changing high-performance liquid chromatography

Bo Zhang Sebastiaan Eeltink Hanrong Wen
March 26, 2025

Is traditional chromatography holding back scientific progress? See how 3D printing is making chemical separation faster, more precise and cost-effective.

Environment/Materials science/Nanotechnology

Low-energy photoresponsive magnetic-assisted cleaning microrobots for removal of microplastics

Tingting Yu Lei Xu Zhichao Wang
February 5, 2025

How can we tackle the microplastic threat in water? A microrobot can remove microplastics even in low sunlight conditions, offering a potential solution.

Economics/Materials science/Physics

The integration of computational chemistry into econophysics presents opportunities for stabilising material prices

Daniel Packwood
February 3, 2025

Are material improvements enough to stabilize prices? Integrating computational chemistry with econophysics offers new ways to reduce price fluctuations.

Energy/Materials science

Game-changing material for greener industrial CO2 electrolysis

Jingjing Duan
November 18, 2024

A new acid-tolerant material improves CO₂ electrolysis efficiency. How could this breakthrough impact industries striving for carbon neutrality?

Materials science/Nanotechnology

New 3D printing method introduces cost-effective and safe approach with thermal initiators

Shlomo Magdassi Doron Kam Omri Rulf
November 13, 2024

Could thermal initiators in 3D printing revolutionise the industry? This method promises cost savings and enhanced safety for a range of applications.

Materials science/Nanotechnology/Physics

Understanding electron transport in nanomaterials

Adam Kelly Jonathan Coleman
October 28, 2024

Performance bottlenecks in advanced printed electronics arise where nanomaterials meet. How can we effectively measure resistances at such a tiny scale?

Engineering/Information technology/Materials science/Mathematics

Modernising Uzbekistan’s railway rolling stock for long-term sustainability

Ziyoda Mukhamedova
October 11, 2024

Modernising the ADM-1 self-propelled stock is crucial for extending Uzbekistan's railway lifespan, using advanced engineering techniques efficiently.

Environment/Materials science/Sustainability studies

Liquid crystal monomers of emerging concerns: Impacts and mitigation strategies

Sanjeeb Mohapatra
October 10, 2024

Liquid crystal monomers pose rising environmental risks. Discover their impact, health concerns, and global efforts to manage and mitigate these effects.

Materials science/Nanotechnology/Neuroscience/Physics

Ultra-reliable AI memristor with strain engineering

Jinhyoung Lee Gunhoo Woo Taesung Kim
October 8, 2024

How does flexoelectricity open new possibilities for semiconductors? A study reveals its potential to boost control and improve ferro-ionic performance.

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