Advanced Materials

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It boasts a yield strength 10 times greater than Kevlar, renowned for its use in bulletproof vests.

3D-printed structures for eye tissue transplants.

Graphene by-product offsets ‘flash’ hydrogen production costs, Rice study finds.

The filter traps virtually all microplastic particles present in water.

Liquid nanofoam cushions to protect athletes, drivers, and patients.

New soft-bodied robots controlled by magnetic fields are ideal for confined spaces.

The wooden gripper is driven by changes in moisture, temperature, and lighting in the environment.

Folding the code of life.

A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption.

Improved, self-healing medical sensor responds to temperature.

An unusually absorbent material that could be used for passive cooling.

Measuring temperature and nitrogen levels is essential for agriculture.